POWER SHIFT: Arizona EMPOWERS Tommy Lloyd as Head Honcho, Steve Kerr Could JOIN Wildcats Staff?

POWER SHIFT: Arizona EMPOWERS Tommy Lloyd as Head Honcho, Steve Kerr Could JOIN Wildcats Staff?

From Locked On Wildcats - Daily Podcast On Arizona Wildcats Football & Basketball by Locked On Podcast Network, Mike Luke

April 24, 2026 · 25 min · Episode 1285

About this episode

The episode discusses Tommy Lloyd's new contract and its implications for the Arizona Wildcats basketball program and potential staff changes.

Arizona Wildcats lock in basketball supremacy as Tommy Lloyd’s new contract cements his control over the program—and potentially the entire athletics department. Power shifts, budget authority, and unprecedented NIL influence put Lloyd in the hot seat, but with rumored staff boosts on the horizon, could Steve Kerr soon play a pivotal role in shaping the Wildcats’ future? Leif Thulin breaks down Lloyd’s contract specifics, what they mean for Arizona’s Big 12 ambitions, and whether the Wildcats can keep stars Mo Crevas and Ivan Karchenkov in Tucson. The discussion spotlights the impact of NIL, the latest on key roster decisions, and the possibility of Steve Kerr joining as a high-profile advisor or mentor. With college basketball’s landscape rapidly shifting, can Arizona sustain its edge and chase a national championship?

People in this episode

Host: Leif Thulin

Topics covered

  • Arizona Wildcats
  • Tommy Lloyd
  • Steve Kerr
  • NIL influence
  • college basketball
  • Big 12 ambitions

Keywords

  • Tommy Lloyd
  • Steve Kerr
  • Arizona Wildcats
  • NIL
  • college basketball
  • Big 12
  • Mo Crevas
  • Ivan Karchenkov

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Organizations: Arizona Wildcats, Big 12

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