'So doggone proud': Roy Williams says Tar Heels allegiance 'thicker and deeper'

Posted Apr 4, 2022
Roy Williams, who retired as the Tar Heels coach last year, has been a "nervous wreck" rooting on his former team during this NCAA Tournament. Except Monday pits his beloved former team against his other former team, the Kansas Jayhawks. Before Williams coached UNC to three national titles, he piloted the Jayhawks to four Final Fours. (USA Today)

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