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Jonathan M. Alexander

Coronavirus, what went wrong last year, 'The Last Dance': One-on-one with Roy Williams

Around this time last year, Roy Williams was visiting prospects in the Class of 2020, and playing golf on his days off. But these days he's communicating with his players through Zoom, recruiting by phone and watching "The Last Dance."

"In fact, I haven't been anywhere since Monday after the ACC tournament was canceled," Williams said in a one-on-one interview with The News & Observer.

The coronavirus has changed many lives, including Williams', who is traveling back and forth between his homes in Chapel Hill and Flat Rock in Western North Carolina.

Sports came to a screeching halt in March. The NCAA Tournament was canceled, as were spring sports. And the NBA and NHL seasons were put on hold.

While there is much uncertainty around how sports can resume, Williams is finding other ways to do his job and keep his family safe.

The News & Observer talked with the UNC basketball coach by phone Friday. The interview has been shortened for length.

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