Tommy Lloyd

Tommy Lloyd has transitioned from a decorated assistant coach to a record-setting head coach, annually leading top-ranked teams and developing NBA talent. After an exceptional 20-year tenure as Assistant Coach at Gonzaga University, Tommy Lloyd was appointed head coach at the University of Arizona in April 2021, immediately transforming the program. He was instrumental in developing numerous NBA players and establishing the program’s acclaimed international recruiting pipeline. Prior to his coaching ascent, Lloyd also played professionally in Australia and Germany, following a collegiate career that included an All-Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges All-East Region selection in 1995.

His teams are renowned for their fast-paced, energetic style, consistently ranking among the nation’s best in assists and scoring. Expanding his leadership beyond collegiate athletics, Lloyd coached the USA Basketball U18 team to a gold medal at the FIBA AmeriCup in 2024, maintaining an undefeated record. He followed this by guiding the U19 team to a gold medal at the 2025 FIBA U19 World Cup, again with an undefeated performance. Recognizing his consistent ability to build successful programs and achieve high-level success, the University of Arizona extended his contract through the 2029-30 season in 2025, solidifying his long-term commitment and strategic vision for the program.