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Williams couldn't say no twice to alma mater

By Andy Katz
ESPN.com

Tuesday, April 15, 2003

Roy Williams' decision to return to North Carolina on Monday was based on his desire to return to his roots -- both basketball and personal. He didn't say former coach Dean Smith told him to return. He didn't have to -- it's understood within the Carolina program that disappointing coach Smith doesn't happen twice, let alone once, for most members of the clan. "Coach Williams and all the former players have such a respect and thankfulness to play for coach Smith that that when he tells yo ...

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