Roy Williams
Inducted:
2007
Stats
Born
August 1, 1950
Marion, North Carolina, U.S.
Position:
Coach
College:
North Carolina (1968–1969)
Roy Williams is a pillar of college basketball history, renowned for his unwavering loyalty, high-octane "secondary break" offense, and his emotional connection to his players. Over 33 seasons as a head coach, Williams achieved what no other coach in NCAA history has: winning 400 or more games at two different storied programs—the University of Kansas and the University of North Carolina.
In 15 years, he restored the Jayhawks to national prominence, reaching four Final Fours. In 2003, he "returned home" to North Carolina, where he cemented his legacy by winning three NCAA National Championships (2005, 2009, 2017). Known for his "dad-gum" Southern charm and fierce competitiveness, he retired in 2021 with 903 career wins. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2007.
Williams's Awards and Records
- 3x NCAA National Champion (2005, 2009, 2017)
- Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (2007)
- National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame (2006)
- 9x National Coach of the Year (Various Outlets)
- 9x Conference Coach of the Year (Big 8, Big 12, ACC)
- AP Coach of the Decade (2000–2009)
- Fastest Coach to 900 Wins (Fewest games/seasons)
NBA Team
Kansas (1988–2003)
North Carolina (2003–2021)
NBA Stats
Seasons as Head Coach:
33 (1988–2021)
Career Record:
903–264 (.774)
National Championships:
3 (2005, 2009, 2017)
Final Four Appearances:
9 (4 at Kansas, 5 at UNC)
NCAA Tournament Wins:
79 (2nd all-time)
30-Win Seasons:
12