How Roy Williams bet on himself and impressed Dean Smith

Posted Oct 21, 2021
Roy Williams ended his hall-of-fame career on April 1, 2021. Williams' story from intramural official in basketball and horseshoes (yes, horseshoes) to the Naismith Hall of Fame is truly remarkable and unique. To think of where he came from – cut from the Tar Heels varsity basketball team before his sophomore year – really is too improbable to believe. (WRAL Sports Fan)

Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting

Why UNC’s Henri Veesaar chose the NBA over multimillion-dollar NIL
Henri Veesaar’s decision to go pro was driven as much by lifestyle and academics as by money. CBS Sports’ Matt Norlander reported UNC made a...
Thu Apr 30, 2026

UNC's Caleb Wilson turns pickup run at campus rec center into farewell moment
Caleb Wilson has maintained that, throughout his breakout freshman season at UNC, he’s tried to be approachable - someone who wants classmates to feel comfortable...
Wed Apr 29, 2026

Projecting UNC Basketball’s 2026-27 starting lineup under Michael Malone
New UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone has done a strong job building the Tar Heels' roster through the transfer portal. Carolina has found a high-value...
Wed Apr 29, 2026

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC vs. Duke For Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje?
UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone has locked down one teenage frontcourt player while in Spain. The question is, can he land another while he's there...
Wed Apr 29, 2026