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Former players, friends react to ‘end of an era’ of UNC basketball

“Coach changed my life forever,” said Marvin Williams, who played a significant role in Roy Williams' first of three national championships in his only college season of 2004-05. “I’m from Bremerton, Washington, and to be quite honest with you, I’d still be there if not for him. He gave me an opportunity to make something of my life, and I’m forever grateful.” (North State Journal) Now that Roy Williams is retired, a unique language — ‘Royisms’ — is lost
College basketball will miss Roy Williams...and his Roy-isms. A 33-year head coaching career came to an end on Thursday when Williams announced his retirement in.