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

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Podcast: [Locked On Wildcats - Daily Podcast On Arizona Wildcats Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-wildcats-daily-podcast-on-arizona-wildcats-football-basketball-3551307)
Published: 2026-04-24T09:00:00+00:00
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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?

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