Woody Durham and Bill Hoover: Friendship of a lifetime

Posted Apr 16, 2018
Woody Durham, Bill Hoover, and their wives were preparing for a cotillion in which there would be a costume contest. “Woody got the warm-up suits of UNC’s 1957 national championship basketball team,” Bill recalled. “We dressed in the warm-ups and Woody was in a suit as Coach Frank McGuire. We tied for first place. I still don’t know how he got those warm-ups.” (Asheboro Courier-Tribune)

Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting

Newsletter: Dylan Mingo Commits, Henri Veesaar Returns, UNC Softball 14-0, Women's Hoops' 2-0 Week
It was another terrific week in UNC Athletics. Five-star guard Dylan Mingo committed to the Tar Heels, Henri Veesaar returned from injury to help lead...
Mon Feb 23, 2026

UNC vs. Louisville: A Big Game For The Tar Heels
This is the biggest game of the year. And I say that from an ACC tournament seeding perspective. Because at this moment, it is possible...
Mon Feb 23, 2026

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Can UNC Survive Louisville Without Caleb Wilson?
UNC Basketball braces for a pivotal ACC clash as they defend their perfect home record against Louisville without Caleb Wilson. Can Zayden High and Henri...
Mon Feb 23, 2026

Zayden High's Mindset Has Changed, and Now He’s Making UNC Better
Zayden High used to focus on what not to do on the court. Every time the UNC forward checked into a game earlier this season,...
Mon Feb 23, 2026