Eye On College Basketball 2026 Final Four preview from Indianapolis! Tommy Lloyd staying put at Arizona; Where does UNC go next?
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Apr 3, 2026 Live Final Four coverage from Indianapolis with previews of UConn vs Illinois and Arizona vs Michigan. A major coaching decision dominates the conversation as Tommy Lloyd confirms he is staying at Arizona. Discussion also covers what North Carolina might do next and behind-the-scenes details about coaching contracts and staff retention.
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Coaches Usually Stay After Final Four Runs
- Coaches rarely leave Final Four programs immediately after making the Final Four.
- Matt Norlander cites a 20-year pattern where only Roy Williams left Kansas for North Carolina, implying staying is the dominant outcome.
Negotiations Prioritize Structure And Staff Pay
- Contract negotiations often focus more on reporting structure and staff benefits than headline salary.
- Gary Parrish explains Tommy Lloyd will report to the university president and assistants received improved contract terms like championship bonuses.
Prioritize Assistant Pay In Head Coach Negotiations
- Don't overlook improving assistant contracts when renegotiating head coach deals.
- Norlander stresses that assistant raises materially change staff lives and are often a primary focus of head-coach negotiations.