Source: BroBible
Summary
Tommy Lloyd, Arizona basketball coach, is being pursued by North Carolina after the team’s Final Four appearance. Michael Jordan has reportedly reached out to Lloyd, who is said to have a “fractured” relationship with his athletic director. The Tar Heels have a larger NIL budget, which could be a factor in Lloyd’s decision. Lloyd is North Carolina’s top target, but his $11 million buyout could be a hurdle. Arizona may need to open up the NIL checkbook to keep Lloyd.
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The habit gets a new name. College basketball coaches are now hot commodities, and their loyalty can be bought. NIL budgets are the new metric for measuring a team’s success. The “fractured” relationship between Lloyd and his athletic director is just a euphemism for “we can’t afford to keep him.” Michael Jordan’s phone call is just the beginning of a bidding war. The real question is: how much will Arizona pay to keep Lloyd, or will UNC’s deeper pockets win out?
Author: Evan Null
