Subtle Changes Separate Roy Williams & Dean Smith Philosophies

Posted Nov 9, 2017
Roy Williams learned from his mentor, Dean Smith, in so many ways, and those methods and ideals followed him to Kansas before returning home more than 14 years ago. While often seeking approval from Smith, Williams never wavered in setting his own course, building off the philosophy Smith implemented in Chapel Hill to elevate UNC’s basketball program. (Inside Carolina)

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