Dean and Roy: two short, simple names that will never be separated. Both are tied to the four-man link that shaped the sport. Roy Williams was taken under the wing of Dean Smith, who was coached by Kansas legend Phog Allen, himself a pupil of the game's inventor, Dr. James Naismith. In terms of basketball achievements, the connection is obvious. (Daily Tar Heel) Roy retires; is it the end of an era?
It was on this day, 18 years ago to the day, that the University of North Carolina began the process of hiring Roy Williams as.
Roy Williams thought he couldn't be Dean Smith. Now UNC is looking for the next Roy
