In a move that has touched hearts across the basketball world, legendary UNC coach Roy Williams has made a remarkable $15 million donation to the University of North Carolina — a heartfelt gift that reflects his lifelong devotion to the Carolina family.
The donation, one of the largest ever from a collegiate coach to their alma mater, will fund athletic excellence, scholarships, and new player development facilities designed to strengthen the Tar Heel basketball legacy for generations to come.
“This place gave me everything — purpose, pride, and people I love,” Williams said in a deeply emotional statement. “Now, it’s my turn to give back to the family that gave me my life.”
Williams’ coaching career — defined by three national championships, 900+ wins, and countless lives transformed — already secured his place among the sport’s immortals. Yet this gift, rooted in love and gratitude, adds a new layer to his legend.
UNC Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz hailed the gesture as “a beautiful act of legacy,” calling Williams “the soul of Carolina basketball.” The funds will also support the Roy & Wanda Williams Legacy Fund, which will provide scholarships for student-athletes from low-income backgrounds and promote equal opportunities across sports.
For Tar Heel Nation, this isn’t just a donation — it’s a love letter. A promise that Carolina’s light will shine brighter for the generations to come.
💙🏀 Forever a Coach. Forever a Tar Heel. Forever Class.
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