Dusty May and Nate Oats should have UNC basketball rethinking its blue blood authority
The Heels can't rely on tradition in the recruiting game anymore, which is why this job isn't as attractive as it once was.

The Heels can't rely on tradition in the recruiting game anymore, which is why this job isn't as attractive as it once was.

Dusty May’s system clicked as Michigan dominated Arizona in the Final Four, sending the Wolverines to the national title game with a 36-3 record.

Despite a Sweet 16 exit, Alabama wasted no time securing Nate Oats with a contract that puts him among the five highest-paid coaches in college basketball.

With Dan Hurley and the UConn basketball team preparing for Michigan in the national championship game on Monday, his name has been mentioned in a bunch of rumors. As Hurley has led the UConn basketball team to another title game, a big coaching opening is the North Carolina Tar Heels gig, as the Huskies coach […] The post UConn basketball’s Dan Hurley shuts down North Carolina rumors while teasing NBA future appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Tommy Lloyd won the 2026 Naismith Coach of the Year, becoming the first Arizona coach to earn the honor after turning down UNC’s offer.

It’s official: Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd is not going to be the next coach at North Carolina. On Friday, Lloyd announced he is staying, and reports surfaced that Arizona gave the head coach a new five-year contract. Lloyd’s name had been linked to the North Carolina job ever since Hubert Davis was fired, … The post Mick Cronin reacts to Tommy Lloyd’s decision to stay at Arizona appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Dusty May and the No. 1 seed Michigan Wolverines are set to face the No. 1 seed Arizona Wildcats on Saturday in the Final Four at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. May’s name has been tossed around plenty in the North Carolina Tar Heels head coach opening, and May’s name surfaced even more after … The post New update emerges in Dusty May rumors involving North Carolina job appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd has agreed to a new contract with the Wildcats, leaving the North Carolina Tar Heels back at square one in their head coaching search.

Tommy Lloyd is staying with the Arizona Wildcats after the program gave him a five-year contract extension the day before the Final Four. North Carolina was seemingly in the mix for Lloyd and had a huge offer on the table. However, one caveat in the Wildcats’ contract may have been the deciding factor. While the […] The post Tommy Lloyd’s major Arizona contract caveat that overshadowed UNC’s massive offer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The next head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels men’s basketball program is yet to be determined. But we do now know that it won’t be current Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd. Lloyd announced at his press conference on Friday ahead of his team’s Final Four matchup with Michigan that he had agreed to a contract extension to […] The post Tommy Lloyd Turned Down A Pay Raise From North Carolina To Stay At Arizona Under One Major Condition appeared first on BroBible.

Rumors had been running rampant that Tommy Lloyd may have been the next head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels. However, those rumors were completely silenced on Friday before the Final Four after the Arizona Wildcats gave Lloyd a new contract extension. Reports indicate the 51-year-old head coach is signing a five-year deal with […] The post Tommy Lloyd lands new contract with Arizona, silences UNC rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The NCAA Tournament has been responsible for a ton of dramatic moments over the decades, and that includes the dozens of games that have been decided by a buzzer-beater. A good chunk of those shots have been drilled with a trip to the national championship game or a title on the line, and with the […] The post How Many Final Four Games Have Been Decided By A Buzzer Beater? Here’s A Look Back At Every Single One appeared first on BroBible.

The North Carolina Tar Heels have not yet found a new head coach after firing Hubert Davis. While the Tar Heels continue their search, new rumors speculate that Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd is considered to be the program’s top candidate. During the latest episode of “Clutch Scoops,” Insider Brett Siegel claimed that Lloyd, […] The post North Carolina basketball rumors: Tommy Lloyd is Tar Heels’ ‘top choice’ for HC opening appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Final Four features a quartet of teams that have earned the right to call themselves one of the best in the country, and you would consequently expect most of the games between them to be fairly competitive affairs. That ends up being the case more often than not, but there have been plenty of […] The post The 9 Biggest Blowouts In The History Of The Final Four appeared first on BroBible.

The North Carolina Tar Heels should be more than ready to pay up to get Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd. That's only the first step to pulling off the hire.

UConn sophomore forward Sarah Strong was named the 2025-26 Naismith Women’s College Player of the Year on Wednesday, a fitting recognition after helping the No. 1-ranked Huskies attain an undefeated 38-0 record heading into the Final Four. The Naismith Trophy, awarded annually by the Atlanta Tipoff Club, recognizes the most outstanding player in women’s college […] The post UConn women’s basketball star Sarah Strong wins Naismith POY Award appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After Hubert Davis is fired, Bruce Pearl tells Dan Dakich and Charles Barkley he won’t coach again and argues UNC must have a clear plan for its next hire.

The Tennessee Vols are poised to take advantage of North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick's recent misfortune A to Z Sports

Bill Belichick's first season as the North Carolina Tar Heels' head coach didn't go as planned. The team went 4-8 overall, 2-6 in ACC matchups and finished the year on a three-game losing streak. This is the first time North Carolina failed to qualify for a bowl game since 2018. Despite their ...

North Carolina just finished their first season under Bill Belichick. It was a disaster for North Carolina and Belichick in year one, and multiple players left the program after the season. Now, one of the prized recruits that Belichick landed for the 2027 class is back on the market, according to Chad Simmons of Rivals. […] The post North Carolina and Bill Belichick lose 4-star commit with 40 offers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

North Carolina and Duke lead the top five men's college basketball programs with the most Final Four berths in NCAA history.

Hubert Davis was recently let go by the North Carolina Tar Heels. He became the head coach of his alma mater in 2021, and in five years, he did not meet the program’s expectations. There is an active search for his successor who could bring success to the prestigious basketball school. Arizona Wildcats head coach […]

The North Carolina Tar Heels have three names at the top of their list as they search for a new head coach, but do not expect a resolution in the next few days. Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd, Michigan coach Dusty May, and Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan are the three main targets for North Carolina, … The post North Carolina has 3 main targets in head coach search appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
