By Brian J. Pedersen, Arizona Desert Swarm:Â The deal is officially done.
The Arizona Wildcats have formally announced the hiring of Tommy Lloyd as the new men’s basketball coach, giving him a 5-year contract that is subject to approval from the Arizona Board of Regents.
Lloyd, 46, had spent the past 21 seasons at Gonzaga, the last 20 as an assistant coach and associate head coach, helping the Bulldogs win nearly 600 games and reach the NCAA final twice in the past five seasons. His formal title was associate head coach and he was contractually guaranteed to take over the program whenever Mark Few left for another job or retired.
Tommy Lloyd embracing challenge of Arizona head coaching job despite ‘potential obstacles ahead’
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