UNC forward Kennedy Meeks is not having the season statistically that everyone thought he would and it’s drawing the criticism of college hoops commentators – and more specifically, Jay Williams who has called for start Isaiah Hicks in Meeks’ place.
Starting a petition right now for @GoHeels #UNC to win a National Championship. Please!!! @ESPNCBB pic.twitter.com/yC77Z4bUY5
— Jay Williams (@RealJayWilliams) March 1, 2016
Tuesday, Meeks responded to the criticism by saying, whether he starts or not, he’ll be supportive of his teammates and Roy Williams.
Let me tell you guys one thing!!! Whoever starts for our team it doesn't matter!!! Whoever plats more doesn't matter!!! Who ever scores the
— Kennedy Meeks (@kennedymeeks3) March 1, 2016
Most that day doesn't matter!!! We are a team!! We are brothers !!! Have I been playing great? No! Have I still been there for my team? Yes!
— Kennedy Meeks (@kennedymeeks3) March 1, 2016
For the record if my brother Isaiah starts I will cheer him on like he does for me !!! EVERY SINGLE DAY OF THE WEEK!
— Kennedy Meeks (@kennedymeeks3) March 1, 2016
We have 1 head coach and 4 assistants that know what it takes to win. Trust me your suggestions mean NOTHING AT ALL!! #GoHeels
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Needless to say I am proud and will always be proud to be a TAR HEEL!! #foreverandalways #wouldnttrademycoachesandbrothersfornothing
— Kennedy Meeks (@kennedymeeks3) March 1, 2016
Would never call anyone out!! Just sharing my thoughts with people who think they are Coach Williams!
— Kennedy Meeks (@kennedymeeks3) March 1, 2016
Good response by Meeks.