CHAPEL HILL — The University of North Carolina men's basketball program is searching for a new head coach after firing Hubert Davis more than a week ago. Few updates have emerged on the Tar Heels' coaching search since Davis's dismissal.

Up to three of the four head coaches at the men's Final Four in Indianapolis have been identified as potential targets for the position. UConn head coach Dan Hurley, Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd, and Michigan head coach Dusty May are all considered potential candidates. Illinois head coach Brad Underwood is not believed to be among those under consideration.

Lloyd, whose Arizona team is competing in the Final Four, addressed the speculation in remarks to reporters. "People are going to speculate all they want. This team has my full focus. Nothing, nothing, I promise you -- nothing -- is knocking me off that path," Lloyd said.

Arizona athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois has publicly expressed willingness to rework Lloyd's contract, which pays him approximately $5.2 million annually. Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel has similarly expressed willingness to rework May's contract. May earns approximately $5.1 million per year, while Hurley's annual salary is $7.7 million. Hurley has won two national championships in his first four seasons at UConn.

Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan has also been floated as a potential candidate. The NBA regular season ends on April 12, which could affect the timeline of any potential discussions with Donovan.

Carolina has done little to no outreach to perceived second-tier coaching candidates, instead appearing to wait to speak with its top choice or choices before reaching out to others. The NCAA transfer portal opens minutes after the conclusion of the national title game on Monday, meaning the new coach will need to be in place to manage roster decisions.

Hiring any of the Final Four coaches or Donovan would represent a departure from program tradition. UNC has not hired a head coach who was not an alumnus or former assistant since 1952, when the university brought in St. John's coach Frank McGuire. The program's coaching lineage since then has spanned the tenures of Dean Smith — who won two national championships during his 36 seasons — through Davis. UNC has won six national championships in its history.