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Dusty May happy at Michigan, won't talk about UNC job

Michigan basketball coach Dusty May addressed speculation surrounding the UNC vacancy Friday: "I think it's well-documented how happy I am at Michigan. Obviously, my private life, my personal life, my family, their happiness is very important. I love it at Michigan, but you'll never hear me comment on any other job unless Michigan lets me go." (ESPN)

Tommy Lloyd says he’s staying at Arizona

Tommy Lloyd isn’t leaving Arizona for the opening at UNC. "I’m happy to announce I’m staying at Arizona," Lloyd said during a Friday press conference in Indianapolis. "We’ve been able to get some things done the past couple days, and I really appreciate President Garimella, John Arnold and Desiree for showing a real commitment to our program." (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: IC Podcast - The Wait - UNC's Basketball Coaching Search and the Final Four

UNC basketball coaching targets Tommy Lloyd and Dusty May, square off at the Final Four on Saturday. Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley discuss the importance of the waiting game for all involved in the coaching search process, their Final Four picks, and more. (View Video)

Tommy Lloyd, Dusty May Address UNC Opening; Arizona Players Weigh In

Thursday marked the third time Arizona basketball coach Tommy Lloyd has addressed UNC's opening since Hubert Davis was fired on March 24. In his previous responses, he didn't deny any potential interest, nor did he offer any long-term commitment to Arizona — unlike some other coaches who have faced similar questions. Thursday was no different. (TarHeel247)

Video: Big Hitters Podcast - UNC Basketball Coaching Search and Tommy Lloyd

UNC’s search for a new basketball coach has narrowed in on Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd with Chicago Bulls’ Billy Donovan and Michigan’s Dusty May still in the picture. This episode focuses the best scenario in the Final Four for Lloyd to become UNC’s head coach, Billy Donovan as another outstanding candidate, and more. (View Video)

UNC coaching search looms over Final Four. Ask Kansas how that goes

"No way Roy’s going to Carolina," read the headline in the Kansas City Star on April 2, 2003 If we’ve learned one thing in the more than two decades since then, it’s to never say never when it comes to these situations, and that a coach’s loyalty is the underdog when matched up against his ego. Now here we are at another Final Four, and UNC is hiring. (USA Today)

Like with Roy Williams at Kansas, there is reported tension between Tommy Lloyd and his AD

As North Carolina pursues Arizona basketball coach Tommy Lloyd, one factor in his decision could be one that existed at Kansas when Roy Williams left to take the UNC job. Reports suggest that Lloyd's relationship with Arizona athletic director Desireé Reed-Francois could be central to whether he stays in Tucson or becomes Carolina’s next coach. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Not a multitasker: Tommy Lloyd focusing on Arizona, not UNC

Arizona basketball coach Tommy Lloyd said he's not a "multitasker" amid rumors tying him to the North Carolina opening as his team prepares to play Michigan in the Final Four on Saturday. "I'm a simple guy. I'm kind of just one thing at a time. I'm not a multitasker," Lloyd said Thursday at his news conference when he was asked about the vacancy. (ESPN)

Video: Tommy Lloyd, Dusty May Thursday Pre-Final Four Press Conferences

Arizona Wildcats basketball coach Tommy Lloyd and Michigan coach Dusty May, reported targets in UNC's basketball coaching search, speak with the media on Thursday ahead of their Final Four matchup on Saturday night in Indianapolis, Indiana. (View Video)

Dusty May, Tommy Lloyd Address UNC Job Speculation at Final Four

Thursday’s media events kicked off Final Four weekend, with Michigan coach Dusty May and Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd fielding questions: "I decided last year, when my alma mater (Indiana) came open, that no matter what you said, it could be misinterpreted," May said Thursday. "And so I’m forever going to not comment on any job that’s not mine." (Inside Carolina)

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