Mark Few, Head Coach, Gonzaga University:
“In our 20 years working together, Tommy has proven that he is one of the game’s elite coaches and highest-character people. This is an incredible opportunity for him to lead an incredibly storied program, and was a decision I know he carefully considered after receiving head coaching interest from many other schools over the years. Our University and the Spokane community will miss Tommy and his family dearly. I wish him the best, and have no doubt he will lead Arizona to great success.”
Tony Bennett, Head Coach, University of Virginia
“What Tommy helped build at Gonzaga is remarkable. His coaching, recruiting, and competitiveness are what stand out to me. He’s learned from one of the best in the game in Mark Few. What a great hire for Arizona and tremendous opportunity for Tommy.”
Tad Boyle, Head Coach University of Colorado
“I look forward to competing against Tommy and welcome him to the Pac-12. He is exactly the kind of person and coach our conference needs to remain one of the most competitive in the country. Tommy’s track record of success, and experience building and coaching championship-caliber teams will benefit him tremendously as he now leads a program of his own.”
Scott Drew, Head Coach, Baylor University
“I am a Tommy Lloyd supporter and have been for years. I expect to see Tommy on opposing sidelines in March for many years to come, just like we did this past season. His enthusiasm and passion for coaching, paired with his knowledge of the game and global ties to the basketball community make him a wonderful choice as head coach of the Wildcats.”
Sam Presti, Executive Vice President & General Manager, Oklahoma City Thunder
“I have known Tommy for close to twenty years. He has a unique and diverse skill set for a coach at any level due to his tactical eye, relationship and recruiting management, and overall operational experience throughout a program. Gonzaga has a true basketball identify and Tommy played an important role in creating and sustaining that. Tommy is an outstanding coach.”
Dennis Lindsey, Executive Vice President, Utah Jazz
“There is not a person who I respect more in basketball personnel evaluation than Tommy Lloyd. His work at Gonzaga over the years has been nothing short of amazing and we have shared many basketball philosophy discussions over the years. Tommy is an excellent recruiter and does it in a values based way. This is critical to the culture that Mark Few and Tommy built at Gonzaga over more than two decades. I am extremely happy that I have two children who attend the University of Arizona, and now a trusted friend leading the men’s basketball program.”
Mitch Kupchak, President & General Manager, Charlotte Hornets
“I have drafted several Gonzaga players and on thing I know is that they are prepared for the next level. It is a testament to the development of the players and the culture of the Gonzaga program. Tommy Lloyd has been a staple of that coaching staff for many years and I am keenly aware of his relationship with Coach Few and his impact behind the scenes. Coach Lloyd has a bright future as a head coach.”
Tommy Sheppard, General Manager, Washington Wizards
“Tommy is a fantastic coach that knows the game inside and out. He’s ahead of the curve with a tremendous global network. He’s relationship driven with outstanding insights to the game.”
RC Buford, CEO for Spurs Sports and Entertainment
“Tommy Lloyd created a global recruiting brand for himself at Gonzaga. He integrated high school and international players into his recruiting profile better than any assistant in college basketball history. Combine that with his extensive knowledge of the game crafted under a future hall of fame coach in Mark Few and you have the makings of a hire that will resonate in the global basketball community!”
