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Arizona's Tommy Lloyd Makes Final Decision on North Carolina Job: Report

Arizona's Tommy Lloyd Makes Final Decision on North Carolina Job: Report

Summary

Arizona Wildcats' head coach, Tommy Lloyd, has decided to stay with the university and not pursue the North Carolina coaching job. Lloyd signed a new five-year contract with Arizona, making him one of the top five highest-paid college basketball coaches.

Key Facts

  • Tommy Lloyd is the head coach of the Arizona Wildcats basketball team.
  • Lloyd announced he will not take the North Carolina coaching position.
  • He signed a new five-year contract with Arizona starting at $7.2 million, averaging $7.5 million annually.
  • His new contract makes him one of the top five highest-paid college basketball coaches.
  • The contract includes bonuses and increased salary pool for his staff.
  • Lloyd reportedly turned down a lucrative offer from North Carolina to stay with Arizona.

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