Coaches Pledge Loyalty to Current Jobs Amid UNC Rumors

0:00On March 26, Alabama men's basketball coach Nate Oats says he's fully committed to his current job and has no plans to leave. This comes right after North Carolina fired Hubert Davis on Tuesday, opening up one of the top spots in college basketball. Oats emphasized his love for Alabama, praising the athletic director and the program's push to win big. Meanwhile, Michigan's Dusty May echoed that sentiment, calling himself incredibly happy where he is. He highlighted how his family factors into every decision, especially after years of moving around for his career. May also pointed to Michigan's strong support for both sports and academics. Arizona's Tommy Lloyd and Iowa State's TJ Aultzelberger chimed in too. Lloyd described his role as one of the best jobs out there, while Aultzelberger shut down any rumors linking him elsewhere. All these coaches spoke up amid whispers about the UNC vacancy. These statements make sense since their teams are still alive in the NCAA tournament.

1:00No coach wants to signal a jump mid-run, so expect more details only after their seasons wrap up. North Carolina's move followed back-to-back first round flame-outs, including a big collapse against VCU. The pressure is on for UNC to land the right hire, but for now, these programs seem locked in with their leaders focused on finishing strong.