Tar Heel Firsts: Dean Smith’s first NCAA Tournament

Posted Jul 2, 2020
Dean Smith's first two seasons didn’t produce immediate results. His Tar Heels finished both seasons with winning records, but they had yet to play in the postseason. They appeared going in the right direction, but there were no guarantees about Smith having long-term success in Chapel Hill. The 1966-67 season ensured that all those questions vanished. (Tar Heel Blog)

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