Social Media, Former Players React to UNC Basketball in the 2019 NBA Draft

Posted Jun 22, 2019
The 2019 NBA Draft was a success for Roy Williams’ program, as three UNC basketball players were selected in the first round of the league’s annual draft. The party kicked off with the Chicago Bulls selecting Coby White with the seventh overall pick. Reaching out to congratulate White were several former UNC stars, including current NBA champion Danny Green. (Chapelboro.com)

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