The University of North Carolina Department of Athletics and The Rams Club are proud to announce the media and communications center adjacent to the Dean E. Smith Center will formally be named the Woody Durham Media and Communications Center.

The Durham family, led by Woody’s wife, Jean, and sons, Wes and Taylor, will be recognized at halftime of Wednesday’s (Feb. 16) men’s basketball game against Pittsburgh.

“This recognition for Woody has been so emotional for me,” says Jean Durham. “It’s totally unexpected, but I am so grateful. I greatly appreciate the family that made the gift to honor Woody’s memory. Knowing how loyal he was to “his” university, makes this honor even more special. I hope when fans walk by the media center and see his name, it will trigger a thought of Woody and a smile.”

“We are grateful to the University and the athletic department for this incredible honor,” says Wes and Taylor in a joint statement. “The generosity shown in naming this building after our dad forever ensures his incredible association with Carolina. He never took for granted the opportunity to represent his alma mater, but also the coaches and players that were central figures in his broadcasts. Nearly 11 years after his career ended, our family is continually reminded by fans of Carolina and the ACC how much his work meant to them.”

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