Press conference transcript: Roy Williams says he doesn't want Silent Sam statue to return to campus

Posted Dec 15, 2018
Meeting with the media ahead of Saturday's matchup with No. 4 Gonzaga, Roy Williams veered away from basketball to discuss the controversy surrounding a plan to bring the Silent Sam statue back to campus. A transcript of Williams' comments: As far as my players being involved, if they feel that way, I have zero problems. I’m glad they’re expressing themselves. (Greensboro News & Record)

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