ESPN analyst says UNC will call surprising coach for job

North Carolina's coaching search took a big turn on Friday when Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd signed an extension to remain at Arizona . Lloyd was rumored to be UNC's top target on their board, leaving them having to turn to other options. Michigan's Dusty May is also rumored to be on top of UNC's list but there's been nothing concrete on that front as of now.

Ahead of Saturday's Final Four, ESPN analyst Pete Thamel provided an update to UNC's coaching search and in the segment, he noted something very interesting. Thamel states that UNC will make some calls after Monday, including to May, Iowa State's T. J.

Otzelberger and UConn's Danny Hurley. "Let's break this down into two tiers, aspirational and realistic," Thamel said. "UNC is still in its aspirational list, expect them to make a push for a couple of Final Four coaches when they do lose or potentially win this weekend.

if Dusty May loses tonight, look for UNC to go after him hard. That remains unlikely, but he is atop their list. Look for Danny Hurley and T.