Arizona goes all-in with basketball in a football world: Tommy Lloyd’s contract and the realignment wave to come
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The University of Arizona has signed a new contract with men's basketball coach Tommy Lloyd, prioritizing the program's success. The contract includes a direct reporting line to the university president, allowing Lloyd to bypass the athletic director and potentially secure more resources for the basketball team.
The University of Arizona has signed a new contract with men's basketball coach Tommy Lloyd. Lloyd will report directly to university president Suresh Garimella. The contract is part of the university's effort to prioritize its men's basketball program. Lloyd wants to recreate the internal alignment he experienced at Gonzaga, where every facet of the university supported the basketball team. The university will need to allocate significant resources to compete for national championships, with estimates suggesting at least $12 million annually for the basketball team and $20 million for the football team.
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