Why Roy Williams' way includes more than a few 'dadgums'

Posted Dec 20, 2016
Publicly walking a verbal edge is part of Roy Williams' motivational repertoire, whether leveling criticism at individual players, his squad or the often somnolent Smith Center crowd. His players surely recognize the ploy. This season, senior Kennedy Meeks, a gifted post player who isn't consistently assertive on the court, has been a target of Williams' barbs. (Asheboro Courier-Tribune)

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