Overview
- Asked about UNC on Wednesday, Lloyd said he is 100% focused on Arizona as the Wildcats prepared for the Sweet 16 in San Jose.
- North Carolina parted ways with Hubert Davis on Tuesday, and multiple outlets have reported Lloyd as a leading target for the vacancy.
- Arizona AD Desiree Reed-Francois said Thursday that the school opened contract discussions with Lloyd’s representatives before the tournament and wants him to retire as a Wildcat.
- Lloyd’s deal carries an $11 million buyout before April 15 that reportedly drops to $9 million after that date, a timing wrinkle that could shape UNC’s pursuit.
- Other names in the mix include Billy Donovan, who told reporters his attention is on the Bulls, and Iowa State’s T.J. Otzelberger, who said speculation about him is not true, while ESPN, CBS Sports and The Athletic continue to list Lloyd near the top of UNC’s options.