Ty Lawson, Roy Williams differ on toe outlook

Posted Mar 20, 2009
Roy Williams said Thursday that he has no idea whether point guard Ty Lawson will play in a second-round NCAA Tournament game Saturday against LSU. Lawson has missed three straight games with a jammed right big toe. "If he's able to practice [Friday] and do some things in practice, I'll probably play him," Williams said. “But if he's like he was [Wednesday], then I'm not going to play him." Lawson said he expects to play Saturday. (Raleigh News & Observer)

Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Michael Malone’s High School Recruiting Strategy Explained
Michael Malone isn't quite two months into his tenure as North Carolina's basketball coach, but we have learned plenty about his approach to recruiting high...
Mon May 25, 2026

Former UNC national champion Deon Thompson retires from professional basketball
When you look at the best college basketball teams of all time, UNC's 2008-09 national championship-winning team has to be up there. One player not...
Sun May 24, 2026

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Is UNC in the Running for 5-star Marcus Spears?
Marcus Spears is the top player in the 2027 basketball recruiting class, and he's a major UNC Target. Recruiting analyst David Sisk from TarHeel247 recently...
Sun May 24, 2026

Matt Able Urged To Return to North Carolina
UNC Basketball coaches and fans are awaiting Matt Able's decision whether to stay in the 2026 NBA Draft or play for the Tar Heels next...
Sat May 23, 2026