Jay Williams Claims UNC Basketball Is Not As Relevant As It Once Was: Is He Right?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss whether Jay Williams’ assessment of UNC’s current relevance is fair.

Durign an ESPN appearance, Jay Williams argued that UNC is not currently a top-five “relevant” team in college basketball and suggested that if it didn’t have its iconic brand and history, people might not still consider it a true blue blood program. His point wasn’t about UNC’s historical importance, but rather its recent performance, implying that the program’s reputation is carrying more weight than its current results on the court. Is Jay right?

The 2026 NCAA Division I women's basketball tournamenthas been exciting. The ACC sent nine teams to the tournament, one of the highest totals of any conference, showing its overall strength. Duke Blue Devils women's basketball entered March as a major contender after winning the ACC Tournament. The North Carolina Tar Heels also positioned themselves as dangerous threats. Have you been watching?