Roy Williams unaware of increased academic standards Posted Oct 17, 2012 UNC Chancellor Holden Thorp said in an interview last month that the university would likely raise entrance requirements for athletes ahead of a more stringent NCAA policy that will go into effect in 2016. But Tar Heels basketball coach Roy Williams said here on Wednesday that he was unaware of any imminent changes to UNC’s admittance standards for athletes. (Raleigh News & Observer)