Ahead of Virginia, Roy Williams urges his players to 'want it desperately'
Posted Feb 15, 2020
Roy Williams joked this season that he should’ve majored in psychology. The Hall of Fame coach has tried it all to motivate his players. “The kids want it,” he said. “I want them to want it desperately.” Williams said his team has spent more time dwelling on wins and losses instead of focusing on the process. It’s a habit he’s trying to get his players to break.
(Daily Tar Heel)
Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting
Jaydon Young's inevitable journey to UNC: 'I'm going to be a Tar Heel'Rising from the bench as the PA announcer read out his name as a starter, then-Virginia Tech guard Jaydon Young walked onto the basketball court...
Mon Feb 2, 2026How Tony Bradley 'resurrected his career,' could return to Pacers
Former UNC center Tony Bradley's latest 10-day contract with the Pacers expired this week. The team couldn't sign him to another 10-day and opted not...
Mon Feb 2, 2026
Video: Coast To Coast Podcast - UNC Men's Basketball Home for Two
UNC Men's Basketball only played once last week, easily dispatching Georgia Tech in Atlanta. The Tar Heels have won three straight games and return home...
Mon Feb 2, 2026
Art’s Angle: Lots to Unpack
The Tar Heels are good, but how good? Caleb Wilson is one of the ten best players in college basketball. Henri Veesaar is among the...
Sun Feb 1, 2026