Summary
UNC is searching for a new head basketball coach after firing Hubert Davis. Arizona's coach, Tommy Lloyd, turned down an offer from UNC despite being a top candidate. The search for a suitable replacement continues, with potential candidates including Billy Donovan and Dusty May.
Key Facts
- Tommy Lloyd, Arizona's basketball coach, agreed to stay with Arizona and is not joining UNC.
- Lloyd will be one of the top five highest-paid college basketball coaches with a new contract starting at $7.2 million.
- UNC fired its coach, Hubert Davis, after a disappointing NCAA Tournament performance.
- Possible candidates for the UNC coaching job include Billy Donovan and Dusty May.
- Dusty May is reportedly happy at Michigan and unlikely to take the UNC job.
- Billy Donovan, currently coaching in the NBA, may only consider the UNC position if proven to be the top candidate.
