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UNC Basketball: Tar Heels legend Phil Ford undergoes surgery

Former University of North Carolina Tar Heels great Phil Ford has undergone successful surgery according to the University.

Ford underwent a surgical procedure for prostate cancer on Tuesday, May 22nd and is currently recovering. He is under the care of UNC Chapel Hill professor of urology Dr. Eric Wallen.

The former point guard went in for his yearly physical and prostate cancer was detected, with doctors suggesting surgery. The news impacted many in the program including current head coach Roy Williams. Ford called Williams right after he found out the news and it was the coach that recommended Dr.