Q&A With Former UNC Basketball Player And 2005 National Champion Jawad Williams

Posted Sep 17, 2019
14 years removed from his playing days at UNC, Jawad Williams is still a familiar face around the Dean Dome. He practices there faithfully when he returns home from playing professionally overseas. During his summers on campus, Williams provides mentorship and challenges incoming players. Williams and I spoke for over an hour about his time at UNC. (Keeping It Heel)

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