Roy Williams thought he couldn't be Dean Smith. Now UNC is looking for the next Roy

Posted Apr 1, 2021
Dean and Roy: two short, simple names that will never be separated. Both are tied to the four-man link that shaped the sport. Roy Williams was taken under the wing of Dean Smith, who was coached by Kansas legend Phog Allen, himself a pupil of the game's inventor, Dr. James Naismith. In terms of basketball achievements, the connection is obvious. (Daily Tar Heel)

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