Luke Maye Nearly Committed to Clemson Before Falling in Love with Roy Williams

Posted Mar 10, 2021
As long as UNC basketball is played, Luke Maye will be remembered for his game-winning shot against Kentucky in the 2017 Elite Eight that propelled the Tar Heels to the Final Four and eventually their sixth NCAA Championship. However, according to Maye in a recent interview, his part in UNC’s run to Roy Williams’ third title almost never happened. (Inside Carolina)

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