Kenny Williams, a freshman guard on the UNC men’s basketball team, had knee surgery Thursday.  The surgery repaired a torn meniscus in Williams’ right knee, according to the university.

Williams suffered the injury during the 2015-2016 season.  As freshman, he played in 30 games for the Tar Heels.  He is expected to miss six to eight weeks.  Williams should be fully cleared to return to action in time to start fall preseason practice.

Dr. Alex Creighton performed the procedure at UNC Hospitals.

In the ACC Tournament, Williams helped ignite a big run for the Tar Heels.  In quarterfinal action against Pittsburgh, a three-pointer from Williams fueled a 12-1 run.  Williams’ defense on Pitts’ leading scorer Jamel Artis also helped the Tar Heels score an 88-71 victory over the Panthers.

The UNC men’s basketball team returned to Chapel Hill to hundreds of cheering fans on Tuesday afternoon.  The Tar Heels finished the season as the NCAA runners-up after losing a heartbreaker to Villanova.

 

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