North Carolina Tar Heels: Top 10 UNC coaches of all-time

North Carolina Tar Heels: Top 10 UNC basketball coaches of all-time

GLENDALE, AZ - APRIL 03: TV personality Jim Nantz speaks to head coach Roy Williams of the North Carolina Tar Heels and his team after defeating the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four National Championship game at University of Phoenix Stadium on April 3, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Tar Heels defeated the Bulldogs 71-65. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

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8. Willie Scroggs

Willie Scroggs was instrumental in building the North Carolina men’s lacrosse team.

Scroggs began his lacrosse career at powerhouse Johns Hopkins. As a player, he led his team to three national titles, in 1967, 1968, and 1969.

Before taking the reigns at North Carolina, he was an assistant at his alma mater. In his time as an assistant, Johns Hopkins won two national titles, in 1974 and 1978.

When he came to Chapel Hill, the lacrosse program was still not a big thing. He changed the culture of the program from day one. He brought a winning attitude, coming from a renown lacrosse powerhouse.

In twelve years at UNC, he put together a record of 120-37, good for a .764 winning percentage. He led the team to the NCAA Tournament eleven of his twelve years, and won three national titles.

With those three titles, there is no doubt that Scroggs is among the best coaches in school history.

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