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Lloyd, who nearly swept Coach of the Year awards, led the Wildcats to a 33-4 record and a Pac-12 championship outright in his first season at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥. 

So, what now? 

UA guard Bennedict Mathurin declared for the NBA draft on Wednesday, while others, such as Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year Christian Koloko and Dalen Terry, continue to mull their decisions. The only guaranteed losses with ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s personnel are Mathurin and graduate transfer Justin Kier. The Wildcats currently have one player signed for 2022, two-time ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Gatorade Player of the Year Dylan Anderson from Phoenix, albeit there's a possibility commits from 2023, like five-star point guard Kylan Boswell and four-star wing KJ Lewis, could reclassify and join ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ for the upcoming season. 

Lloyd, on the one-year anniversary of his hiring, provided updates on the current state of the UA program; here's what he had to say: 

Recapping Year One

“It’s been a little bit of an adventure. It’s been humbling. … I’m excited to do it again.â€� — Tommy Lloyd on his first season at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster)

Scholarships

“Everything is in flux. We’ll see.â€� — Tommy Lloyd on ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥â€™s scholarships for the 2022-23 season

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster)

Seeing the talent unfold throughout the summer, season

“As it played out, I knew we had something.â€� — Tommy Lloyd on his first season at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster)

Bringing toughness for 2023

Tommy Lloyd says one of the goals for the summer is to create toughness for physical matchups like the ones ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ had against TCU and Houston. “Easier said than done.â€�

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster)

Mathurin's future as a pro

Tommy Lloyd on Bennedict Mathurin declaring for the NBA Draft:

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster)

Promoting Mathurin

Tommy Lloyd on what he tells NBA scouts/execs about Bennedict Mathurin:

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster)

Adding Anderson for next season

“He fits our culture. Stylistically, I think he’s gonna be a really good big here.â€� — Tommy Lloyd on ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Gatorade Player of the Year and 4-star forward Dylan Anderson

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster)

Messages to Koloko for decision

Tommy Lloyd on his message to Christian Koloko regarding his decision to stay at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ or declare for the NBA draft:“‘Choose wisely. These are big decisions that will impact the rest of your life.’â€�Koloko is projected as a late first-round to early second-round pick.

— Justin Spears (@JustinESports)

Kerr Kriisa getting a driver's license

“This is what I know: I think Kerr is a better shooter than a driver.� — Tommy Lloyd on Kerr Kriisa getting his driver’s license 😂😯

— Justin Spears (@JustinESports)

Heckling and updating

This Tommy Lloyd- exchange was easily my favorite part of the press conference. 😂😂😂

— Justin Spears (@JustinESports)