Barnes would prefer to forget duel with Dean here
Posted Mar 19, 2009
In Barnes' last trip here for a game, North Carolina and Dean Smith were putting the finishing touches on a 78-62 quarterfinal win over Barnes' Clemson Tigers in a quarterfinal of the ACC tournament. That's when things got interesting. In the game's waning minutes, UNC's Jerry Stackhouse drove to the basket and was fouled by Iker Iturbe. Smith jumped off the bench, pointing and yelling at Iturbe and didn't let up. Eventually, Barnes called a timeout and began yelling at Smith. The two got into a face-to-face argument and had to be separated by referees. Time has a way of changing people and perceptions. These days, when Smith and Barnes talk, it's much more congenial. The two even shared a raft on a fishing trip among current and former college coaches two years ago.
(Greensboro News & Record)
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