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Dean Smith's former players backing Roy Williams in wake of UNC's academic scandal


is adamant that 's unstinting focus on academics has not been lost under . Last month he attended the wedding of his nephew, , a recent UNC player and graduate. His niece, former UNC basketball manager Maggie Wooten, also was at the ceremony, along with other former players. They were unanimous in vouching for Williams' academic commitment. (Yahoo! Sports)

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