There's always been a strong bond between Roy Williams and Dean Smith.

North Carolina's current coach works in the arena that bears the name of his mentor and one-time boss. The two have combined for three of the program's four NCAA titles and forged the Kansas-to-North Carolina pipeline.

Along the way, two of the biggest names in the Tar Heels' rich history have created plenty of memories along Tobacco Road, with nearly every shelf of Williams' office bearing a photograph or souvenir from Smith's coaching tenure.

The men will add another link next weekend when Williams joins his hero in the Basketball Hall of Fame. Fittingly, his presenter will be his idol.