Chansky’s Notebook: Lynchpin Years

Posted Feb 15, 2022
ACC Tournament, Episode 3, is all about Dean Smith’s maiden years. The third and fourth installments of the documentary aired this week on ACC Network, and UNC fans have to love the beginning of Smith’s 36-year career as head coach of the Tar Heels. It goes from some students hanging him in effigy in 1965 to winning three straight ACC championships. (Chapelboro.com)

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