Roy Williams Era Timeline at Kansas 1988–2003
Roy Williams becomes Kansas head coach on July 8 1988. Highlights include first win November 25 1988 over Alaska Anchorage, 94-81, a 1991 Final Four berth by defeating Arkansas and North Carolina, Big Eight and later Big 12 titles, a 1997 34-2 team, and a 2003 departure to North Carolina. The record notes milestone wins, conference crowns, Final Four appearances, and coaching milestones through 2003.
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Former KU A D Bohl avoids shakeup talk
Former Kansas University athletic director Al Bohl declines to discuss the shakeup after being fired. He says he had his opportunity last Wednesday and will forge ahead, avoiding further commentary as Roy Williams left for North Carolina.
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North Carolina
Journal- World
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Drue Jennings
Boschee
KU coaches sad to see Roy go
Kansas coaches reacted with disappointment and sadness to Roy Williams leaving KU for North Carolina. Marian Washington and Tracy Bunge voiced sorrow for Kansas and respect for Williams, while volleyball coach Ray Bechard praised his fundraising impact and wished him success at Carolina.
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Jayhawk
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Dean) Smith
Bunge
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Washington and
KU Coach Williams departs for North Carolina amid emotional meeting
At an emotional midafternoon session players voiced sadness and anger as Williams announced his move to North Carolina. Trainer Cairns said Williams made a calm, matter of fact choice after mulling the decision. Aides will depart with Williams while KU moves to fill the new coaching gap.
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Mark Cairns
Williams
North Carolina
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Jayhawks
Ben Miller
C.B. McGrath
Jerod Haase
Boschee
Matt Doherty
Bill Guthridge
UNC
Lied Center
Family pressures fueled Williams departure from KU basketball
The decision to leave Kansas University basketball centered on family concerns. Williams weighed care for his ailing father and dementia-stricken sister Frances Baker against his Kansas basketball family, saying money never mattered. He recalled his mother’s cancer death in 1992 and noted years of hardship shaped his choice before a quiet media farewell at Allen Fieldhouse.
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Charlotte
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Channel 6
Kevin Romary
Allen Fieldhouse
Robert Hemenway
Parrott Complex
Kansas
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Pete Padgett
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North Carolina
Recruits stunned as coach Williams leaves KU for UNC
Williams departure shocks Kansas signees including Giddens and Padgett. Dianna Giddens and Pete Padgett lament the move, note family plans to discuss futures. Case remains committed to KU, while NCAA rules complicate any switch or release.
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