Tommy Lloyd did have a big offer from UNC basketball
The UNC basketball program made a strong push for Tommy Lloyd but fell short.
The North Carolina Tar Heels received some bad news regarding their coaching search on Friday afternoon, as one candidate is officially off the board. And it happens to be their top guy. During a press conference on Friday, Tommy Lloyd announced he has signed an extension with Arizona and is withdrawing from the UNC job.
Lloyd will now stay in Tucson as he has the Wildcats in the Final Four for the first time in 25 years. With hopes that Lloyd would eventually land in Chapel Hill, the Tar Heels made their push. Per Matt Norlander , the Tar Heels made Lloyd an offer that would make him as one of the top-two-paid head coaches.
Lloyd took less to stay at Arizona, but the deal breaker? He doesn't have to report to the Athletic Director anymore. Sources: UNC offered Tommy Lloyd a top-two contract in CBB.
Lloyd took less to stay, but will still bump up to $7. 2 million starting next season. Staff pool also will get a huge bump + incentives brought back to their contract structures.