BREAKING: Roy Williams Set to Return to College Basketball in New NCAA Role

🚨 BREAKING: Roy Williams Set to Return to College Basketball in New NCAA Role

In a thrilling announcement that has sent waves across the college basketball landscape, Roy Williams, legendary former North Carolina Tar Heels head coach and point guard, is officially set to return to college basketball—this time, in a brand-new NCAA leadership role that honors both his coaching legacy and lifelong connection to the game.

Williams, a distinguished alumnus of the University of North Carolina and former standout player under the iconic Dean Smith, will take on the title of “Senior Advisor for Basketball Development and Ethics” within the NCAA. The newly created position aims to ensure that the game’s evolution remains grounded in tradition, sportsmanship, and player-centered values.

🏀 A New Chapter for a Living Legend

After retiring in 2021 with over 900 career wins, three national championships, and a place in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, Williams stepped away from the sidelines—but not from the sport. In this new role, he will travel to programs across the country, mentor young coaches, consult on recruiting and policy matters, and serve as a bridge between today’s game and its most revered eras.

> “Basketball gave me everything I have,” Williams said. “This is my chance to give back to the sport I love in a different, meaningful way.”

💙 Carolina Roots, National Reach

Tar Heel Nation is beaming with pride, as one of its most beloved figures continues to shape the sport beyond Chapel Hill. Though Williams won’t be coaching again, his presence will influence programs coast to coast—especially in the areas of leadership, integrity, and player welfare.

A coach, a mentor, a Tar Heel forever—Roy Williams is back where he belongs: impacting the game of college basketball.