Roy Allen Williams[1] (born August 1, 1950) is an American retired college basketball coach who served as the men's head coach for the North Carolina Tar Heels for 18 seasons and the Kansas Jayhawks …

“Coach Williams was more than just a coach to me—he was more like family,” says Coby White, who was selected in the first round of the 2019 NBA Draft after becoming the first Tar Heel freshman to …

Sep 19, 2025 · “I am a coach because of him, and I play golf because of him,” he said. Williams still makes an effort to this day to call him at least once a week.

Jun 16, 2025 · In a shocking turn of events, former UNC Basketball Head Coach Roy Williams has announced his return to the university, not as a coach, but as the new Chancellor of the University of …

May 8, 2024 · The former North Carolina basketball coach will serve as honorary chair of the 2024 UNC Health Championship, the Korn Ferry Tour golf tournament in Raleigh.

Apr 1, 2021 · North Carolina announced that Hall of Fame basketball coach Roy Williams is retiring after a 33-year career that includes three national titles.

Nov 8, 2025 · UNC basketball head coach Hubert Davis celebrated a big win over Kansas with Roy Williams

Mar 3, 2026 · With Roy Williams watching on Saturday, Former UNC guard Coby White scored 20 points in his home debut with the Charlotte Hornets during a week... As big as a win against …

He is the third coach to direct two schools to the national championship game. He coached his teams to 30 or more wins eight times in his first 20 seasons and remains one of the most highly respected …

Sep 1, 2025 · To most fans, Roy Williams will always be remembered as the coach who restored North Carolina basketball’s glory. After returning to Chapel Hill in 2003, he led the Tar Heels to national …