Despite struggles, Kennedy Meeks still has a supporter in Roy Williams

Posted Mar 23, 2016
UNC’s march to the ACC championship and into the final 16 of the NCAA tournament hasn’t been entirely sweet for Kennedy Meeks. While the Tar Heels are playing their best basketball of the season, the junior center has struggled mightily. But for all the Meeks bashing that has gone on of late — some deserved, some not — his constant ally has continued to be his coach, Roy Williams. (Wilmington Star News)

Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Where Does UNC Basketball Coaching Search Go From Here?
Tommy Lloyd announced Friday that he's staying at Arizona. Dusty May announced Sunday that he's staying at Michigan. With UNC's two primary college coaches...
Mon Apr 6, 2026

Looking back at Roy Williams’ return and Carolina Basketball restoration project
From the time Roy Williams sped past fans and media on Skipper Bowles Drive in a car driven by Dean Smith and arrived in the...
Mon Apr 6, 2026

Newsletter: UNC Basketball Coaching Search Coming Into Focus, Portal Losses Begin
The UNC Basketball coaching search is coming into focus now that Tommy Lloyd and Dusty May have committed to remain with their programs. Transfer portal...
Mon Apr 6, 2026

Video: IC Podcast - A Closer Look at Mark Byington
The crew from Inside Carolina discusses basketball coach Mark Byington as a potential head coach at UNC, his strong track record at James Madison and...
Mon Apr 6, 2026