[DC 86]

Good point about recent head coaching decisions by UNC and Duke. But Tommy Lloyd, as far as I know, had no prior connection to Arizona, which is why I asked the question about his hiring with hopes that someone in-the-know might offer more insight.

No connection at all I'm pretty sure, they just felt strongly that he was the right guy under the circumstances. Interestingly all of the other rumored candidates were UofA alums.

It's definitely unusual for a first time HC to come from outside the program. Others that I can think of (Gard, Ewing) were assistant coaches or former players.

[DC 86]

Good point about recent head coaching decisions by UNC and Duke. But Tommy Lloyd, as far as I know, had no prior connection to Arizona, which is why I asked the question about his hiring with hopes that someone in-the-know might offer more insight.

No connection at all I'm pretty sure, they just felt strongly that he was the right guy under the circumstances. Interestingly all of the other rumored candidates were UofA alums.

It's definitely unusual for a first time HC to come from outside the program. Others that I can think of (Gard, Ewing) were assistant coaches or former players.