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UNC Fans Delight in Tommy Lloyd and Arizona's Blowout Final Four Loss

UNC Fans Delight in Tommy Lloyd and Arizona's Blowout Final Four Loss

Summary

University of Arizona basketball coach Tommy Lloyd has decided to stay with Arizona, turning down a contract offer from the University of North Carolina (UNC). Despite his team's recent loss to Michigan in the Final Four, Lloyd is focused on building Arizona's future success.

Key Facts

  • Tommy Lloyd is the head men's basketball coach at the University of Arizona.
  • Lloyd signed a new five-year contract with Arizona worth around $7.2 million for the next season.
  • He declined a contract offer from the University of North Carolina.
  • Arizona lost to Michigan in the Final Four with a score of 91-73.
  • This was Arizona's first Final Four appearance since 2001.
  • Some UNC fans expressed relief that Lloyd did not become their team's coach.
  • Lloyd aims to make future regular successes for Arizona basketball, despite the recent loss.

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