The University of Arizona and men’s basketball head coach Tommy Lloyd have agreed on a five-year contract extension, pending approval, that will keep Lloyd in Tucson until at least 2029. The extension is fully funded by donor contributions and includes total compensation of $5,250,000 in year one, escalating to $6,000,000 in year five. Since 2021, Lloyd has led the Wildcats to an 81-16 overall record, won the 2022 Pac-12 regular season championship, and secured back-to-back Pac-12 Tournament titles in 2022 and 2023, with Arizona ranked in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll for 52 straight weeks under his leadership.

By the Numbers
  • Total compensation of $5,250,000 in year one, escalating to $6,000,000 in year five
  • 81-16 overall record since 2021
  • 52 straight weeks in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll
State of Play
  • Lloyd's extension is pending approval by the Arizona Board of Regents
  • Donor funds have been secured to cover the full cost increase of the extension
  • Arizona has led the Pac-12 Conference in attendance in each of Lloyd's first two seasons as head coach
  • Arizona will extend its streak as the Pac-12’s attendance leader for a 40th consecutive season if they lead the conference in attendance in 2023-24
  • Arizona has won 95% of home games during the last three seasons under Lloyd
What's Next

Lloyd was recently named the head coach of the USA Basketball U18 National Team for the 2024 FIBA U18 Men’s AmeriCup and will continue to lead the Wildcats under the newly extended contract.

Bottom Line

Tommy Lloyd has secured a long-term extension at the University of Arizona, fully backed by donor support, as he continues to lead the Wildcats to substantial success on the court and in the classroom.