This is what Utah Jazz coach Will Hardy wants to see from Ace Bailey as the rookie ramps up to his first season in the NBA.

Ace Bailey emerged as one of the more polarizing players at the top of the 2025 draft. After a shortened Summer League, Jazz ...

The meticulous dedication to football from an 18-year-old Will Hardy quickly caught the attention of then-North Carolina defensive starters Cedric Gray and Gio Biggers. Gray, in August 2022, called ...

Hardy loves how competitive the defensive back room has been as they are motivated to improve after allowing 226.3 passing yards per game, which was 80th in the country.

Two North Carolina football players – linebacker Andrew Simpson and defensive back Will Hardy – were named to prestigious award watch lists ahead of the 2025 college football season. Simpson ...

Will Hardy (Lauri Markkanen)Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy shows that when your first set of options break down, its nice to have a versatile player like Lauri Markkanen at your disposal.

Last season, Hardy recorded 34 tackles, two pass breakups, an interception and a forced fumble. Other players who will get reps are Coleman Bryson, Gregory Smith and Malcolm Ziglar.

Hardy appeared in all 13 games for North Carolina in 2024, recording 34 tackles (17 solo), two deflected passes, one interception, forced fumble, fumble recovery apiece and tackle for loss each.

GAC Grad Will Hardy Learning from Legendary Coach Bill Belichick at UNC By Jack Batten Staff Correspondent Jul 24, 2025 0 1 of 2 UNC Football/X ...