Roy Williams Embraces Wes Durham Before Tip-Off

Posted Mar 8, 2018
Before North Carolina and Syracuse tipped off on Wednesday night North Carolina head coach Roy Williams walked over to press row and embraced Wes Durham.Wes is the son of Woody Durham, who passed away on Wednesday morning. It was a touching scene and further indication of the power and connection of the Carolina basketball family. (Inside Carolina)

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