Carolina Way Friday: Volume 13

Posted Jul 7, 2023
"Play Hard, Play Smart, Play Together." That was Dean Smith’s coaching philosophy. And, while "The Carolina Way" extends beyond the court, that mantra is a distillation of what Tar Heel basketball represents to UNC fans. Each Friday, we’ll select a handful of plays that feature at least one component of Coach Smith’s philosophy. Play 1: Duke at UNC (1984). (UNC Classics Club)

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