Legendary UNC Basketball Coach Roy Williams has officially joined ESPN as a basketball commentator. Williams, who retired earlier this year after a legendary career that spanned 33 years, will bring his vast knowledge of the game and his unique perspective to ESPN’s basketball coverage.
Williams is one of the most successful coaches in college basketball history, having won three NCAA championships and nine regular-season ACC titles during his tenure at UNC. He is also one of only five Division I coaches to have reached 900 career wins. Williams’ teams were known for their fast-paced, high-scoring style of play, and he was widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball coaches of all time.
In his new role as an ESPN commentator, Williams will lend his expertise to the network’s coverage of college basketball. He will join a team of experienced commentators, including Jay Bilas, Dick Vitale, and Jeff Van Gundy, among others. Williams will provide analysis and insight on games throughout the season, as well as offer his unique perspective on the big stories and events shaping the world of college basketball.
Williams is no stranger to the world of broadcasting. He has appeared as a guest commentator on ESPN’s coverage of college basketball in the past, and he has also worked as a studio analyst for CBS Sports during the NCAA tournament. His affable personality and wealth of knowledge about the game have made him a fan favorite over the years, and his addition to ESPN’s roster of commentators is sure to be a hit with fans.
Williams’ love for the game of basketball is evident in everything he does, and his passion for the sport is sure to shine through in his commentary. His decades of experience as a coach and his deep understanding of the game will enable him to provide unique insights into the strategies and tactics employed by the top teams in college basketball.
In a statement announcing his move to ESPN, Williams said, “I am excited to be joining the ESPN team and look forward to sharing my knowledge of the game with viewers across the country. Basketball has been my life’s work, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to continue to be a part of the game, even in retirement.”
Roy Williams’ presence in the broadcasting booth is sure to be a boon for ESPN’s coverage of college basketball. With his wealth of experience and unique perspective on the game, he is sure to provide viewers with a fresh and insightful look at one of the most exciting sports in the world.