The 10 Greatest Smith Center Wins for UNC Basketball

Posted Jan 9, 2026
Entering Saturday against Wake Forest, the Smith Center has witnessed 499 wins, hosted four national championship teams, and 12 Final Four teams. With a capacity of 21,750, the nation’s largest on-campus basketball arena and larger than any in the NBA, it remains a centerpiece of Carolina culture. Here’s are the top UNC wins in the building’s history. (Inside Carolina)

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