Marcus Smart reveals "I was going to North Carolina"

Posted Jun 27, 2024
"I was going to North Carolina," current Memphis Grizzlies and former Oklahoma State guard Marcus Smart said on Theo Pinson's "Run Your Race" podcast. "Roy Williams was on his way to a meeting, to a house call. I’ll never forget. Sunday he’s coming for a house visit. Phil [Forte] said Friday ‘Hey come to Oklahoma State with me for my official visit." (Yahoo! Sports)

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