Williams Returns to UNC as New Tar Heel Coach
Roy Williams spoke of gathering courage before sitting at Dean Smiths chair at the Smith Center. The 52-year-old former Kansas coach began adjusting to life back at his alma mater after leaving Kansas to lead North Carolina. He noted the challenge of attending his old program's season-ending banquet in Kansas, set for Thursday night.
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Williams to wear Kansas Final Four ring at North Carolina practice
Williams will wear a Kansas Final Four ring at North Carolina’s fall practice to make a point about team discipline and effort. He vows to keep the ring on until his team earns a new one, stressing it is not a slight to UNC but an incentive for improvement. He inherits a young, talented but sometimes undisciplined squad.
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Illini's Self Faces Kansas Interest as Contract Looms
Illinois coach Bill Self enjoys a five year five million dollar extension while Kansas temptation lingers. Self, who played and coached at Oklahoma State, says Kansas has not contacted him yet but would listen if offered. He cites his happiness in Champaign Urbana and the challenge of growing Illinois.
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Dixon Named Pitt Coach Amid Coaching Carousel
Pitt to hire Jamie Dixon after two week search as Skip Prosser and Howland depart. Dixon, former Pitt assistant, guided program toward national prominence while Darrin Horn lands at Western Kentucky after Felton leaves for Georgia. Nick Hill remains committed to Hilltoppers after Felton’s exit.
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