ACC Tournament: The backstories & whiteboards for UNC, N.C. State and Duke's top plays

Posted Mar 7, 2016
Roy Williams believes in making at least three passes per possession, unless a layup is available, and he wants the ball to change sides of the floor. That much movement gives the defense a chance to make a mistake. “In 43 years of coaching, I’ve never designed a play to get a jump shot,” Williams said. “Every one is designed to get a layup." (Fayetteville Observer)

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