Roy Williams (coach)
Roy Williams (born August 1, 1950 in Biltmore, North Carolina) is head coach of the men's basketball at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is the 18th head coach in Tar Heel history. After averaging about an 80% win percentage in 14 seasons at the University of Kansas, he replaced Matt Doherty as UNC coach in 2003. He is second all-time for most wins at Kansas, and third all-time in the NCAA for winning percentage. He received his 400th win in January 2003, when Kansas beat the University of Wyoming. On April 4th, 2005, Williams shed his title as "the best coach to never have won a NCAA ring" as his Tar Heels defeated the Illinois Fighting Illini in the 2005 NCAA championship game.
Williams was an assistant coach under legendary UNC coach Dean Smith. Smith, in turn, was a player at Kansas. Williams played a role in Michael Jordan's recruitment to UNC.
Coaching History
| School | Year | Record | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 1988-89 | 19–12 | (Probation) |
| Kansas | 1989-90 | 30–5 | 2nd round |
| Kansas | 1990-91 | 27–8 | National Runner-Up |
| Kansas | 1991-92 | 27–5 | 2nd round |
| Kansas | 1992-93 | 29–7 | Final Four |
| Kansas | 1993-94 | 27–8 | Sweet 16 |
| Kansas | 1994-95 | 25–6 | Sweet 16 |
| Kansas | 1995-96 | 29–5 | Elite 8 |
| Kansas | 1996-97 | 34–2 | Sweet 16 |
| Kansas | 1997-98 | 35–4 | 2nd round |
| Kansas | 1998-99 | 23–10 | 2nd round |
| Kansas | 1999-2000 | 24–10 | 2nd round |
| Kansas | 2000-01 | 26–7 | Sweet 16 |
| Kansas | 2001-02 | 33–4 | Final Four |
| Kansas | 2002-03 | 30–8 | National Runner-Up |
| UNC | 2003-04 | 19–11 | 2nd round |
| UNC | 2004-05 | 33–4 | National Champs |
External links
| Preceded by: Matt Doherty | UNC Basketball Coaches 2003–present | Succeeded by: Current coach |
Categories: 1950 births | People from North Carolina | College men's basketball coaches