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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 Hubert Davis 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)

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 Roy Williams 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)

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)

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)

Dusty May, Tommy Lloyd Address UNC Job Speculation at Final Four

Thursday’s media events kicked off Final Four weekend, with Michigan coach Dusty May and Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd fielding questions: "I decided last year, when my alma mater (Indiana) came open, that no matter what you said, it could be misinterpreted," May said Thursday. "And so I’m forever going to not comment on any job that’s not mine." (Inside Carolina)

UNC Facing Tricky Timetable With Ongoing Basketball Coaching Search

Everyone agrees the most important goal in any coaching search is landing the best person for the job. In this case, however, UNC clearly is being forced to wait for its No. 1 target, whether that’s someone still coaching at the Final Four (i.e., Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd or Michigan's Dusty May) or someone still coaching in the NBA (e.g., Billy Donovan). (Chapelboro.com)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball and the Coaching Carousel

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss the college basketball coaching carousel, NC State's hiring of Justin Gainey, how Bill Self's decision to stay at Kansas benefits UNC in its search as it puts the Tar Heels front and center across the country, and more. (View Video)

Roy Williams Listed As Best Men’s College Basketball Coach of Past 25 Years

No coach has had more success since the turn of the century than Roy Williams. Since 2000, Williams has seven Final Four appearances, the most in the last 25 years. He also won three championships since 2000, tied for the most in the time period. He tops our quarter-century list for his Final Four record since 2000. The three titles don’t hurt either. (Sports Illustrated)

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