Roy Williams can win with his own recruits
Posted Apr 6, 2009
Even after seven Final Four trips and an NCAA title in 2005, nitpickers can still find one omission on Roy Williams' resume. The 2005 title was accomplished in Williams' second season at UNC, with Final Four most outstanding player Sean May and most of the key players recruited by predecessor Matt Doherty. Williams was asked if there would be a difference winning the championship with his own recruits Monday.
(Raleigh News & Observer)
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