Former UNC players still shocked about Hall of Fame coach's retirement

Posted Apr 5, 2021
"When you look for a college coach coming out of high school, you look for a guy that would instill some of the things that your parents do because you're leaving home," said former UNC forward Brice Johnson. "I think Coach Williams was really an extension of my father just off the fact that he cared more so of Brice the person than Brice the player." (WTVD)

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