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Dean and K: Legendary Parallels (Part 2)


replaced after UNC’s 19-4 ACC regular-season championship in 1961. The ‘61 Tar Heels were on a one-year NCAA probation and, because of that, elected not to participate in the ACC Tournament. But McGuire’s last UNC team did finish No. 5 in the nation. Smith was left with standout guard , forward , and senior guard Don Walsh. He also inherited freshman , McGuire’s last great New York recruit. (ACC Sports Journal)

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