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Tommy Lloyd on UNC rumors: 'I already have one of the best jobs'

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With his name circulating in connection to North Carolina’s coaching vacancy, Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd made it clear his focus remains on the Wildcats.

"I already have one of the best jobs in the country," Lloyd said ahead of Arizona’s Sweet 16 ,matchup against Arkansas on Tuesday. "And one thing we talk about in our program all the time -- and I think I've gotten better at it, and I think our team's been crushing it this year -- is just the ability to have full focus and be present in the moment."

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Lloyd, however, did not rule out interest in the UNC job, which became available Tuesday when Hubert Davis was fired following the Tar Heels’ first-round NCAA Tournament exit.

"I think we have a chance to advance in this tournament game by game, but I'm not delusional," Lloyd said. "I know we could lose tomorrow, but this team deserves my full focus. So, there's not one thing that is going to knock me off my path. I'm 100% focused on Arizona basketball and this program, and I can't wait till the ball gets thrown up tomorrow and then can't wait to try to figure out a way to come out on top."

In his fifth season at Arizona, Lloyd has led the Wildcats to their first Elite Eight appearance since 2015, following a 109-88 win over Arkansas in the Sweet 16 on Thursday. He has compiled a 146-35 record with three conference regular-season titles and three conference tournament titles, spanning the program’s time in the Pac-12 and Big 12. He was the AP national coach of the year in 2022 and the Big 12 Coach of the Year this season.

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