Tommy Lloyd turns down UNC and will stay at Arizona

Ahead of the biggest game of his coaching career, Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd made a big announcement on Friday afternoon. He's staying at Arizona. Lloyd has agreed to a contract extension to stay with the university as he will now earn $7.

5 million per year, according to a report. It's a hit to North Carolina, which had Lloyd at the top of their coaching big board as they are searching for a new head coach. BREAKING: Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd just announced he’s agreed a new contract to stay in Tucson.

“I’m staying at Arizona. ” Cross him off the North Carolina list. pic.

twitter. com/dewTQPKCdB — Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) April 3, 2026 Lloyd was reportedly interested in the UNC job and it went as far as the university offering him a top-two contract per Matt Norlander. However, Lloyd took less to stay at Arizona and turn down UNC.