Roy Williams humbly passes Dean Smith, joins elite coaching company
Posted Apr 4, 2017
Roy Williams was simply not having it. Williams will never see himself as measuring up to his former boss, longtime mentor and dear friend. "I don't think Roy Williams should ever be put in the same sentence with Dean Smith, I really don't," Williams said. Williams became the sixth coach to win at least three NCAA championships Monday
(Associated Press)
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