How a 5-minute phone call between Roy Williams and LeVelle Moton led to UNC-NC Central game

Posted Dec 12, 2020
When a last-minute COVID-19-related cancelation of North Carolina’s basketball game against Elon left an unexpected void in the Tar Heels' schedule, coach Roy Williams picked up his phone and called a longtime coaching friend in nearby Durham. Who answered on the other end was North Carolina Central head coach LeVelle Moton. (HBCU Sports)

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