Top Stories of 2021: Roy Williams Retires From UNC, Hubert Davis Hired As Head Coach

Posted Dec 31, 2021
On April 1, 2021, UNC basketball head coach Roy Williams sent a shockwave throughout the college basketball world: the Hall of Fame head coach, with 903 wins, nine Final Fours and three national championships to his name, was retiring. The announcement was made official in an emotional press conference at the Dean Smith Center later that day. (Chapelboro.com)

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