UNC Coaches Deny Interest, Keep Search Open

0:00Coaches linked to the University of North Carolina's open basketball job are downplaying any interest right now. Hubert Davis was let go after the season, sparking talk about candidates like Arizona's Tommy Lloyd Iowa, state's TJ Otzelberger, Chicago Bullscoach, Billy Donovan, and Alabama's Nate Oats. But take their words lightly, given how Will Wade just left Wake Force for LSU, despite saying otherwise weeks ago, Tommy Lloyd has his Arizona Wildcats prepped for a sweet 16 clash with Arkansas at 9.45 pm tonight. In five seasons there, he boasts a 146 win, 35 loss record, multiple conference titles, and coach of the year awards. Still, he insists his full focus stays on advancing in the tournament. Meanwhile, TJ Oatslberger shot down the rumors even harder at Iowa State. The school's athletic director backed him up online, saying he is staying put for the long haul. TJ Oatslberger has a 124 win, 52 loss mark over five years, three sweet 16s, and a contract

1:04through 2032 at $4 million a year with a matching buyout. Billy Donovan, who left college coaching for the NBA nearly a decade ago, acknowledged the buzz but stressed his attention on the bulls amid roster. Shifts and upcoming gangs. Nate Oats was blunt too, declaring his love for Alabama and commitment through 2031 as they chase a first national title. With March Man is heating up, these denials my shift fast, leaving North Carolina search wide open for surprises down the line. From your city, powered by AI, this is Durham News Today. I'm Corey with the story.