'It was not easy.' Sure looked like it for March Madness favorite Arizona

Arizona Wildcats follow pizza night in San Diego with easy win in NCAA Tournament first round. Just don't call it that to this freshmen-led team.

Why Arizona basketball shunned transfer portal, built unique roster

Last season, all five Arizona basketball starters began their careers elsewhere. This season, four of five have spent their whole career in Tucson.
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Arizona's success has already earned Tommy Lloyd an extra $160,000 this season

While Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd has already earned $160,000 in performance bonuses during his team’s 32-2 ride so far this season, the vast majority of his compensation is guaranteed.

Why No. 1 seed Arizona built with freshmen, not 'overpriced' transfers

The coach of No. 1 seed Arizona explained why he built his basketball roster around freshmen instead of the 'overpriced' transfer portal.
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Tommy Lloyd ‘relieved’ as Jaden Bradley returned to Big 12 title game after left wrist injury scare

Arizona guard Jaden Bradley exited the Big 12 title game holding his left wrist and his coach was relieved when he returned without complications.

Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd credits Big 12 for having ‘cajones’ to make hardwood tweak

Arizona basketball coach Tommy Lloyd is happy that the Big 12 made a change to the basketball floor before the tourney semi-finals.
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Cool hand Tommy: ‘if I want my team to play with poise then I’ve gotta have poise’

If the adage is true, if a team takes on the personality of a coach, then what kind of personality is Arizona’s? Hmmm. “I don’t even know where to start,” Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd said. “Hopefully steady,

With a No. 1 seed and loads of talent, Tommy Lloyd and Co. should be Final Four-bound

The Wildcats have 32 wins, a Big 12 title and all the talent needed to reach Indianapolis. Or will this team get derailed unexpectedly like so many previous editions?