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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)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Leverage or leaving? Tommy Lloyd coaching rumors

Tommy Lloyd's press conference Tuesday left lots of room for interpretation. Bill Robinson shares a coach's perspective on whether Lloyd is using his potions for leverage, for leaving Arizona, or perhaps he's not made up his mind. Is there truly a rift with his AD? If so, how much does it matter? (View Video)

Seth Trimble's Career By The Numbers

Seth Trimble played four seasons at North Carolina, even though he could have found basketball refuge elsewhere. Trimble played 126 games in a Carolina uniform, starting 45 times. The Tar Heels went 96-44 overall and 53-25 in ACC play during his career. UNC went to three NCAA Tournaments in his career, going 3-3. Trimble scored 971 career points. (TarHeel247)

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