VIDEO: At a press conference introducing her as the University of Arizona's new athletic director on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, Desireé Reed-Francois gives her introductory remarks after being introduced by UA president Robert Robbins. (Courtesy Arizona Athletics)
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During her introductory staff-and-news conference Tuesday morning, new University of Arizona athletic director Desireé Reed-Francois said she is embracing "challenging times in college athletics."
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Donors to the University of Arizona will pay up to $12.8 million to help fund the school’s transition in athletic directors from Dave Heeke to newly-hired Desireé Reed-Francois and a new five-year contract for men’s basketball coach Tommy Lloyd, under proposed terms filed to the Arizona Board of Regents.
