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No. 11 UNC baseball falls, 9-8, to N.C. State after Butterworth's walk-off bomb

| April 19

Roy Williams

Editorial: Even Ol' Roy feels like an impostor sometimes

By Editorial Board | April 8

UNC can feel like a draining competition. But the next time that inner critic rears its ugly head, listen to the words of Ol' Roy himself — put aside ...

Quiz: Which Roy Williams shoe are you?

By Editorial Board | April 7

Special Edition Roy Williams Quiz Regarding that Retirement of His

April 2

Column: Roy Williams thought he couldn't be Dean Smith. Now UNC is looking for the next Roy

By Hunter Nelson | April 1

Roy Williams was the head coach for the North Carolina men's basketball team since 2003. He won three national championships in 2005, 2009 and 2017. Williams arrived at UNC after serving as head coach at Kansas for 15 years. Williams was enshrined in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2007. He reached 700 career wins in fewer season than anyone else in NCAA history.

On August 24, 2018, the court of the Dean Smith Center was dedicated in his name. With his team's win over Florida State on Feb. 24, 2021, Williams reached 900 wins as a Division I head coach. After finishing his 18 seasons as the head coach of the Tar Heels, Williams announced his retirement on April 1, 2021.

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UNC alumni remember Roy Williams for more than just national championships

By Nathan Wesley | April 1

Through numerous NCAA Tournament runs, Williams has shown why UNC is often noted as the University of National Champions. Williams left a lasting impression ...

'I've been so, so lucky': Roy Williams announces his retirement after Hall of Fame career

By Zachary Crain | April 1

"I’ve been so, so lucky,” head coach Roy Williams said. “For the rest of my life, I’ll always say that I was a coach. And that’s the proudest ...

'Right man' or not, Roy Williams retires as a UNC icon and college basketball legend

By Ryan Wilcox | April 1

After 33 seasons, 903 wins and three national championships, the head coach and forever Tar Heel announced his retirement on Thursday, closing the book ...

Basketball coaches recognize Roy Williams' storied career after his retirement

By Ryan Heller | April 1

NCAA basketball coaches around the country sent their regards to Williams after he announced his retirement Thursday.

Former DTH sports editors tell their Roy Williams stories

By Brian Keyes | April 1

After UNC men's basketball head coach Roy Williams announced his retirement on Thursday, senior writer Brian Keyes reached out to several previous sports ...

'Indelible legacy': UNC students reflect on Roy Williams' impact

By Elizabeth Egan and Madison Ward | April 1

UNC students reacted to coach Williams' impact on campus culture and their time at UNC. "It’s been both humbling and inspiring to watch a leader like ...

'A legend': Former UNC players react to Roy Williams' retirement

By Macy Meyer | April 1

There’s been an outpouring of congratulations, anecdotes and thank-you's from former UNC players. The consensus? Roy Williams made an impact far beyond ...

Column: Just one more, Roy

By JC Leser | April 1

"A great man and a great coach, he will be sorely missed by the Carolina community, who will struggle to replace everything Williams brought."

North Carolina guard Joel Berry (2) is met by Coach Roy Williams after injuring his ankle in the first half of Sunday's Elite Eight matchup against Kentucky in Memphis.

How Roy Williams' retirement could impact UNC's recruiting

By Jeremiah Holloway | April 1

With the retirement of legendary UNC head coach Roy Williams, North Carolina is faced with the reality of establishing a new recruiting strategy.

Editorial: Nothing gold can stay — including Roy Williams

By Editorial Board | April 1

As we process the news of Roy Williams' retirement together, the Editorial Board chronicles the five stages of grief.

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After three national championships and countless wins, who could replace Roy Williams?

By PJ Morales | April 1

After 33 seasons of Division I head coaching, UNC men's basketball head coach Roy Williams announced he'd be stepping away from the game. So now, the ...

Here's how to get your Daily Tar Heel Roy Williams retirement special edition

By Praveena Somasundaram | April 1

The Daily Tar Heel's Roy Williams retirement special edition was released Friday, April 2. Here's how to get your copy:

UNC men's basketball head coach Roy Williams announces his retirement

By PJ Morales | April 1

Roy Williams, the head coach of the UNC men’s basketball team and a 2007 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, is retiring, the athletic department ...

UNC-themed doughnut named after Roy Williams available at Dunkin' until Saturday

By Eve Maddock | March 25

The doughnut is Boston Crème, Williams’ favorite type of Dunkin’ doughnut, and it’s topped with Carolina Blue icing. For each doughnut sold, 50 ...

Roy and Wanda Williams donate $3 million to UNC student scholarships

By Jacie Smith | March 14

Roy and Wanda Williams donated $3 million to UNC's Carolina Covenant, the Chancellor’s Science Scholars program and Carolina Athletics for a men's basketball ...