Roy Williams is one of the greatest coaches in NCAA history. His stints with the Kansas Jayhawks and the UNC Tar Heels were both amazing runs. He solidified his place in history when he won the 2017 NCAA Title with the Tar Heels, but he has called it a career after this season. When a legend leaves, the hardest part about it is having to replace him. That is the dilemma that the Tar Heels find themselves in. But NCAA Analyst Jay Bilas believes there are a few obvious options to replace Williams. “North Carolina, Duke, Indiana, all these places that have what you call ‘families’ need to look within the family first. There’s a constituency in North Carolina that expects that, and there’s nothing wrong with that. There’s not a no-brainer this time.” He named the top choices to replace Williams, “If you’re gonna look in the family, there are two names that stand out. Hubert Davis and Wes Miller. Those are two great options. I don’t know what Bubba Cunningham is going to do, I know that he will be consulting everyone within the family to get the decision.” ROY WILLIAMS: IS HUBERT DAVIS THE RIGHT REPLACEMENT? Roy Williams [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-03-07T021614Z_758587455_MT1USATODAY15685573_RTRMADP_3_NCAA-BASKETBALL-DUKE-AT-NORTH-CAROLINA.jpg]Mar 6, 2021; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Roy Williams reacts in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports It seems that Hubert Davis [https://goheels.com/staff-directory/hubert-davis/644] is most likely going to be replacing Roy Williams [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/roy-williams/]. Davis is the man that has been Williams’assistant for the last 9 years, helping the team win the NCAA title in 2017. While he is yet to have any experience as a head coach at this level, there is no better candidate that understands the UNC system. READ MORE: ‘Drove Coach Out’- NCAA Analyst Explains Why Roy Williams Retired As Coach of UNC Tar Heels [https://www.essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-basketball-news-drove-coach-out-ncaa-analyst-explains-why-roy-williams-retired-as-coach-of-unc-tar-heels/] While Wes Miller [https://greensboro.com/sports/college/accxtra/analysis-uncgs-wes-miller-checks-a-lot-of-boxes-for-tar-heels/article_503b8aca-9321-11eb-9f82-9f2c1e48a1b4.html] is also an option, Davis may be a better pick. There are also unexpected names in the running like former NCAA Champion Kenny ‘The Jet’ Smith [https://keepingitheel.com/2021/04/03/unc-basketball-kenny-jet-smith-tar-heels-coaching-search/]. While Smith has a pretty demanding job as an analyst on ‘Ínside the NBA’, he may embark his coaching career with the Tar Heels. Ultimately, all roads lead back to Davis. He will be able to adapt to the modern needs of NCAA basketball while also maintaining a relationship with the athletic staff and director, Bubba Cunningham. 

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<h2><strong>Roy Williams 2021: Record, Net Worth, and Salary</strong></h2>
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Roy Williams is one of the oldest and most experienced coaches in the NCAA currently. He has been a head coach for over three decades and is a multi-time winner of the AP Coach of the Year award.
<h2><strong>Roy Williams 2021 Net Worth</strong></h2>
Roy Williams' estimated net worth is <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/richest-coaches/roy-williams-net-worth/#:~:text=Roy%20Williams%20net%20worth%20and,a%20a%20coach%20at%20Charles%20D." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">$12 million</a>. He is among the top ten best-paid basketball coaches in the NCAA, and earns around $2 million at UNC.

This new contract extension was signed in 2018. It was an eight-year deal, that will keep Williams at the helm till 2027-28.
<h2><strong>Roy Williams Record</strong></h2>
Williams' first coaching stint came at Kansas. After a ten-year stint as an assistant with UNC, he took over the Jayhawks in 1988.

Under Williams, the Jayhawks became regulars in the NCAA tournament. Except for his first season, they qualified each year for the tournament. He wasn't able to win the title with them, but they finished as runners up twice under Williams. His overall record with Kansas is 418-101.

After leaving Kansas, he came back to UNC in 2003. He won the NCAA title with the Tarheels in just his second season, and then went on to lead them to two more titles in 2009 and 2017. His current record with them is 472-156.

<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-502859" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210104170556/roy-williams-unc-2.jpg" alt="" width="1500" height="1125" />
<h2>Roy Williams UNC</h2>
When Williams arrived in North Carolina in 2003, it was his second stint with them, but this time as head coach.

He had an average debut season, leading the team to a 19-11 record. But next season was a completely different scenario, as he took the team to the NCAA title. They beat Illinois in the final to win their first title since 1993.

UNC was consistently one of the best teams in the NCAA following that season, going on to win the title in 2009 as well. They outclassed Michigan State in the final to win their second title in five years.

The Tarheels' next seasons were mediocre, bar the 2011-12 season where they had 32 wins. Then in 2017, he led them to the promised land once again, as UNC won their third title under Williams.

<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-500943" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210103003352/roy-williams-ncaa-title.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1193" />

Along with these three NCAA titles, Williams has also led the team to nine ACC regular-season titles and won the ACC tournament thrice.
<h2>Roy Williams Charity</h2>
<a href="https://www.ncfpsc.org/champion/roy-williams" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Roy Williams</a> has always been more than a basketball coach. He has always been among the first ones to give back to society.

Back in July 2020, he donated over $600,000 to fund scholarships for student-athletes whose seasons were cut short due to COVID. They have also donated over $400,000 to Carolina Covenant, an initiative that helps students from low-income backgrounds to attend college.

Williams hosts the annual <a href="https://goheels.com/news/2018/9/19/mens-basketball-roy-williams-hosts-14th-annual-fastbreak-vs-cancer-breakfast.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fastbreak vs. Cancer Breakfast</a> at UNC, which has raised millions over the years for local charities.
<h2><strong>How to contact Roy Williams?</strong></h2>
Coach Williams does not have a public account on any social media platforms.
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">70</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">United States</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Date</span></td>
<td>August 1, 1950</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">University</span></td>
<td>University of North Carolina</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Family </span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Married with two children</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">164 pounds</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">5'10</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Teams Coached</span></td>
<td>North Carolina (assistant), Kansas, North Carolina</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Record</span></td>
<td>890-257</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Championships</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">2</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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Roy Williams

Roy Williams 2021: Record, Net Worth, and Salary Roy Williams is one of the oldest and most experienced coaches in the NCAA currently. He has been a head coach for over three decades and is a multi-time winner of the AP Coach of the Year award. Roy Williams 2021 Net Worth Roy Williams&#8217; estimated net worth is $12 million. He is among the top ten best-paid basketball coaches in the NCAA, and earns around $2 million at UNC. This new contract extension was signed in 2018. It was an eight-year deal, that will keep Williams at the helm till 2027-28. Roy Williams Record Williams&#8217; first coaching stint came at Kansas. After a ten-year stint as an assistant with UNC, he took over the Jayhawks in 1988. Under Williams, the Jayhawks became regulars in the NCAA tournament. Except for his first season, they qualified each year for the tournament. He wasn&#8217;t able to win the title with them, but they finished as runners up twice under Williams. His overall record with Kansas is 418-101. After leaving Kansas, he came back to UNC in 2003. He won the NCAA title with the Tarheels in just his second season, and then went on to lead them to two more titles in 2009 and 2017. His current record with them is 472-156. Roy Williams UNC When Williams arrived in North Carolina in 2003, it was his second stint with them, but this time as head coach. He had an average debut season, leading the team to a 19-11 record. But next season was a completely different scenario, as he took the team to the NCAA title. They beat Illinois in the final to win their first title since 1993. UNC was consistently one of the best teams in the NCAA following that season, going on to win the title in 2009 as well. They outclassed Michigan State in the final to win their second title in five years. The Tarheels&#8217; next seasons were mediocre, bar the 2011-12 season where they had 32 wins. Then in 2017, he led them to the promised land once again, as UNC won their third title under Williams. Along with these three NCAA titles, Williams has also led the team to nine ACC regular-season titles and won the ACC tournament thrice. Roy Williams Charity Roy Williams has always been more than a basketball coach. He has always been among the first ones to give back to society. Back in July 2020, he donated over $600,000 to fund scholarships for student-athletes whose seasons were cut short due to COVID. They have also donated over $400,000 to Carolina Covenant, an initiative that helps students from low-income backgrounds to attend college. Williams hosts the annual Fastbreak vs. Cancer Breakfast at UNC, which has raised millions over the years for local charities. How to contact Roy Williams? Coach Williams does not have a public account on any social media platforms.  Age 70  Nationality United States  Birth Date August 1, 1950  University University of North Carolina  Family  Married with two children  Weight 164 pounds  Height 5&#8217;10  Teams Coached North Carolina (assistant), Kansas, North Carolina  Record 890-257  Championships 2

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