Menu

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)

Related: , Basketball Recruiting

Past UNC Basketball Greats Helping Henri Veesaar Excel In Present
Henri Veesaar committed to UNC in April from the transfer portal, aiming to cement himself as the next great Tar Heel big man. "I knew...

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Seth Trimble Watch Begins, UNC vs. ETSU Preview
Seth Trimble nears his return for UNC Basketball ahead of the Tar Heels' showdown with ETSU. Can Carolina’s defense overcome ETSU’s efficient scorers Cam Morris,...

Jonathan Powell Wants to Shoot, Defend, and Help UNC Basketball Win Games
UNC shooting guard Jonathan Powell has made a 3-pointer in eight of ten games, and Saturday was the fourth time he's hit multiple threes in...

North Carolina vs. East Tennessee State Preview: Tar Heels Aim for Better Effort
Looking at ETSU: The Buccaneers face UNC coming off a one-point loss to Austin Peay, 76-75, on Friday. The recent result is ETSU’s third loss...