Fitting Finale: The Last Night in Carmichael
Posted Dec 13, 2019
After shaking hands with Dean Smith at mid-court, NC State basketball coach Jim Valvano asked Smith for the game ball. Smith looked puzzled but handed it to Valvano who proceeded to drive down the court and make a lay-up in front of the Carolina bench. He might not have won the final game in Carmichael, but he wanted get the final basket.
(Inside Carolina)
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