Kenny Williams’ absence affects UNC in a variety of ways

Posted Feb 24, 2017
North Carolina likely will be without guard Kenny Williams for the remainder of the season; the sophomore injured his knee in a practice following the Duke game. Williams had surgery earlier this week. What does this mean for UNC — a team with national championship aspirations? Williams was a two-way player, and UNC’s defense will feel his absence. (ACC Sports Journal)

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