North Carolina’s Roy Williams reportedly having surgery for tumor
North Carolina basketball Coach Roy Williams, according to reports, is in surgery today to have a tumor removed from his kidney.
WRAL.com originally reported the story, while ESPN, citing a source, says it has confirmed the information. North Carolina spokesman Steve Kirschner confirmed Williams was having surgery but refused to provide more specific details.
Williams is set to begin his 10th season at North Carolina. He led the Tar Heels to NCAA titles in 2005 and 2009.
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