Willie Griffin

Position:
Forward
Height:
5-10
Weight:
170
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Raleigh, N.C.
High School:
Broughton

2006 SEASON
Did not see any game action for the Tar Heels at redshirted.

PREP - BROUGHTON HIGH SCHOOL
Four-year starter at forward for Broughton High School ... Three-time all-conference choice and led team in scoring for three seasons ... As a senior, earned all-region, all-state and all-South honors ... Played in the 2006 North Carolina East-West All-Star Game ... Also played eight years with CASL Elite, winning five state titles ... Member of the National Honor Society and Broughton's High Honors Honor Roll for four years ... Academic All-Conference choice.

PERSONAL
William Frederick Griffin is the son of Geoff and Sandra Griffin ... Born Oct. 28, 1987, in Charlotte ... Has one brother ... Plans to major in business administration at Carolina ... Father Geoff played soccer at Carolina from 1972-76 and was an assistant coach from 1977-87 ... Uncle Peter Griffin played from 1974-77 and was a two-time All-ACC selection.