UNC head coach Roy Williams is beloved in North Carolina for much more than basketball

University of North Carolina men's basketball coach Roy Williams and his wife Wanda donated more than $600,000 to fund scholarships for UNC seniors in spring sports who had their seasons cut short by the pandemic.

North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Roy Williams holds his granddaughter Kenzie Newlin before a game at Dean E. Smith Center.
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University of North Carolina men's basketball coach Roy Williams and his wife Wanda donated more than $600,000 to fund scholarships for UNC seniors in spring sports who had their seasons cut short by the pandemic. Sports Illustrated host Robin Lundberg talked with Quierra Luck of AllTarHeels about how Williams has meant more to the school and athletes there than simply being a prominent and successful basketball coach.

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