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Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Tommy Lloyd Staying At Arizona

Tommy Lloyd announced Friday that he has signed a contract extension and will be staying at Arizona. UNC strikes out with its top choice in its basketball coaching search and will have to move on to other candidates. Will it be Dusty May? Billy Donovan? Someone else? (View Video)

What's next for UNC coaching search after Tommy Lloyd signs new deal with Arizona?

North Carolina's A1 target is off the board. Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd announced Friday that he will ink a new contract to stay in Tucson. On the eve of the Final Four, a fresh $7.2 million annual contract will head Lloyd's direction. Now it's time to swerve in Chapel Hill. North Carolina is expected to ramp up the heat on Michigan coach Dusty May. (CBS Sports)

Dusty May happy at Michigan, won't talk about UNC job

Michigan basketball coach Dusty May addressed speculation surrounding the UNC vacancy Friday: "I think it's well-documented how happy I am at Michigan. Obviously, my private life, my personal life, my family, their happiness is very important. I love it at Michigan, but you'll never hear me comment on any other job unless Michigan lets me go." (ESPN)

Tommy Lloyd says he’s staying at Arizona

Tommy Lloyd isn’t leaving Arizona for the opening at UNC. "I’m happy to announce I’m staying at Arizona," Lloyd said during a Friday press conference in Indianapolis. "We’ve been able to get some things done the past couple days, and I really appreciate President Garimella, John Arnold and Desiree for showing a real commitment to our program." (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: IC Podcast - The Wait - UNC's Basketball Coaching Search and the Final Four

UNC basketball coaching targets Tommy Lloyd and Dusty May, square off at the Final Four on Saturday. Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley discuss the importance of the waiting game for all involved in the coaching search process, their Final Four picks, and more. (View Video)

Tommy Lloyd, Dusty May Address UNC Opening; Arizona Players Weigh In

Thursday marked the third time Arizona basketball coach Tommy Lloyd has addressed UNC's opening since was fired on March 24. In his previous responses, he didn't deny any potential interest, nor did he offer any long-term commitment to Arizona — unlike some other coaches who have faced similar questions. Thursday was no different. (TarHeel247)

Video: Big Hitters Podcast - UNC Basketball Coaching Search and Tommy Lloyd

UNC’s search for a new basketball coach has narrowed in on Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd with Chicago Bulls’ Billy Donovan and Michigan’s Dusty May still in the picture. This episode focuses the best scenario in the Final Four for Lloyd to become UNC’s head coach, Billy Donovan as another outstanding candidate, and more. (View Video)

Boston College Outpitches UNC Baseball to Take Game One

UNC Baseball's six-game win streak has come to an end. After Tuesday's 14-inning marathon, there was no Bosh magic left late on Thursday night as a hot Boston College team prevailed 6-1. The numbers tell the story: BC advanced 18 runners compared to the Tar Heels’ three. Here are the takeaways from UNC’s opening game loss to Boston College. (Inside Carolina)

UNC coaching search looms over Final Four. Ask Kansas how that goes

"No way Roy’s going to Carolina," read the headline in the Kansas City Star on April 2, 2003 If we’ve learned one thing in the more than two decades since then, it’s to never say never when it comes to these situations, and that a coach’s loyalty is the underdog when matched up against his ego. Now here we are at another Final Four, and UNC is hiring. (USA Today)

Like with Roy Williams at Kansas, there is reported tension between Tommy Lloyd and his AD

As North Carolina pursues Arizona basketball coach Tommy Lloyd, one factor in his decision could be one that existed at Kansas when left to take the UNC job. Reports suggest that Lloyd's relationship with Arizona athletic director Desireé Reed-Francois could be central to whether he stays in Tucson or becomes Carolina’s next coach. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Development for Young Tar Heels Goes Beyond 15 Spring Football Practices

Though 59 of the 114 Tar Heels on North Carolina's football roster this spring are true or redshirt freshmen, it's still and his staff going about the teachings of football in the same manner it would if the Tar Heels were a far more grizzled bunch. "I think every day is developmental for coaches, players, and everybody else," Belichick said. (TarHeel247)

Emily LeGette Homers Twice To Power UNC Softball Past NC State, 9-6

UNC Softball picked up a big 9-6 win against NC State on Thursday (Highlights). The win is UNC's sixth straight over NC State in Raleigh. Emily LeGette hit two home runs for her fourth multi-homer game this season. She is the first Tar Heel with 20 home runs in a season since Kendra Lynch in 2017. Sanaa Thompson extended her on-base streak to 20 games. (GoHeels.com)

Not a multitasker: Tommy Lloyd focusing on Arizona, not UNC

Arizona basketball coach Tommy Lloyd said he's not a "multitasker" amid rumors tying him to the North Carolina opening as his team prepares to play Michigan in the Final Four on Saturday. "I'm a simple guy. I'm kind of just one thing at a time. I'm not a multitasker," Lloyd said Thursday at his news conference when he was asked about the vacancy. (ESPN)

Hard-hit outs and missed chances for UNC Baseball in loss to Boston College

It was one of those nights when most of UNC's hard-hit balls went right to fielders or led to spectacular catches, and scoring chances were repeatedly squandered. All that frustration for the No. 6 Tar Heels led to a 6-1 loss in the opener of a three-game series with No. 22 Boston College on Thursday at Boshamer Stadium to snap their six-game win streak. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Tommy Lloyd, Dusty May Thursday Pre-Final Four Press Conferences

Arizona Wildcats basketball coach Tommy Lloyd and Michigan coach Dusty May, reported targets in UNC's basketball coaching search, speak with the media on Thursday ahead of their Final Four matchup on Saturday night in Indianapolis, Indiana. (View Video)
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