Roy Williams, after two failed attempts, will finally coach against Jeff Lebo

Posted Dec 13, 2012
Roy Williams was a North Carolina assistant for three of Jeff Lebo's college seasons when he played for the Tar Heels in the 1980s. On Saturday, after two failed attempts, they'll finally coach against each other. Lebo is in his third season at East Carolina, which will bring a 6-1 record to the Smith Center for a noon game against the 21st-ranked Tar Heels (7-2). (Fayetteville Observer)

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