North Carolina men’s basketball head coach Roy Williams wore a suit jacket Sunday to his Elite Eight game against Kentucky that caused a bit of an uproar on social media.
Here’s a look at the plaid wonder from behind as Williams spent a moment chatting with John Calipari before the game. A “caption this” contest might be in order.
UK coach John Calipari walked with NC's Roy Williams before the game in Memphis.@heraldleader pic.twitter.com/a8NRGBQd5I
— Charles Bertram (@cbertramHL) March 26, 2017
https://twitter.com/leighshorse/status/846108352157569030
It is a bit of a throwback, that’s for sure. Here’s what some people had to say about the picnic tablecloth…er, suit jacket Williams sported.
https://twitter.com/dctune/status/846108008547430401
Do not adjust your set. That is, in fact, Roy Williams' jacket. #GoHeels
— Kevin M. Kruse (@KevinMKruse) March 26, 2017
I'd buy a used vehicle from Roy Williams no doubt
— “snack’s” maher (@StevenMaher17) March 26, 2017
Hey Roy Williams, that suit is plagiarism /s/ my late maternal grandma's living room carpet
— Brad James (@BradfatherSpeak) March 26, 2017
Roy Williams should have an endorsement for https://t.co/58SFop25Fc. Sheesh!
— harry maYES (@harrymayesTU) March 26, 2017
To honor opponent Kentucky's heritage, Roy Williams is wearing a horse blanket to coach today's game
— mark shine (@42shinem) March 26, 2017
Of course, not everyone hated the jacket.
https://twitter.com/MikeDabbs/status/846110101777924096
I'd preach in that jacket Roy Williams is wearing! #UNCvsUK
— Josh Stitcher (@JoshStitcher) March 26, 2017
With two NCAA Tournament wins as a coach, Williams can wear whatever he wants, as far as we’re concerned. Still, he did make quite an impression with his style sense on Sunday.