Arizona Wildcats Coach Tommy Lloyd Gets $4.4M Extension

0:00On March 24, Tommy Lloyd, head coach of the Arizona Wildcats Men's Basketball Team, just signed a one-year contract extension back in April 20, 25. It keeps him with the program through the 20-29-30 season, boosting his annual pay to about $4.4 million. That includes extra money for other duties, starting at $700,000 for the first two years, and rising by $250,000 each year after. On top of the base salary, there's a $2 million retention bonus waiting if he stays through April 1, 2028. The team has crushed it under Lloyd, going 34 into this season as the last major undefeated squad before their current run. They're now prepped for a sweet 16-clash with Arkansas and coach John Calipari. Arizona's athletic director has praised Lloyd for steady leadership amid big changes in college sports. He's delivered wins on the court, strong academics for players, and top recruits, building a record of 146 wins and 35.

1:03Losses over five seasons. To keep him locked in, the contract has steeped by outterms. If he jumps to another college job soon, Arizona gets $11 million back before April 15, 2026, dropping each year to $3 million by 2029. With job rumors swirling around other big programs, this deal gives everyone some stability as the Wildcats push deeper into March madness.