Jason Williams and Grant Hill debate UNC's status as a Blue Blood
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 11:35 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Jason Williams and Grant Hill recently discussed the status of the University of North Carolina (UNC) in college basketball, particularly whether it still qualifies as a Blue Blood program. Williams argues that UNC has lost its standing, while Hill points out that the program has won a championship and reached a Final Four more recently than Duke. The debate highlights the shifting dynamics in college basketball and the challenges facing traditional powerhouses. UNC recently hired NBA coach Michael Malone, raising questions about his ability to maintain the program's elite status amidst changing trends in recruiting and coaching.
- •Williams believes UNC is no longer a Blue Blood program.
- •Hill cites UNC's recent championship and Final Four appearances.
- •UNC hired NBA coach Michael Malone to lead the program.
- •Malone's effectiveness in college recruitment is yet to be seen.
- •The debate reflects broader shifts in the college basketball.
- 11:35 AMYahoo Sports — Jason Williams: Is UNC Still A Blue Blood? Grant Hill: Yes
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