Mike Krzyzewski appreciated Dean Smith's influence on his career

Posted Dec 19, 2010
Mike Krzyzewski, Dean Smith's long-time rival, was in Philadelphia with Duke for an NCAA tournament regional and sent for Dave Hanners. "He wanted to tell me how much he appreciated the tradition and everything Coach Smith created (because) it made him better," said Hanners, now a Charlotte Bobcats assistant. "It was almost like he was saying (Smith) was my role model." (Charlotte Observer)

Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting

Video: Shaq (DJ Diesel) chats with Roy Williams, plays music at UNC before football game
Video of Shaquille O'Neal (AKA DJ Diesel) before UNC football's home opener vs. ETSU. Shaq also met with fans and chatted with former UNC basketball...
Mon Sep 14, 2026

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Family Reunion With Top-10 Recruits on Campus
UNC Basketball united past and present as Coach Michael Malone orchestrated a remarkable Carolina Basketball family reunion, connecting legends like Tyler Hansbrough and Phil Ford...
Mon Sep 14, 2026

UNC Basketball Roundup: 5-Star Visit Weekend, ACC Schedule Released, Basketball Family Reunion
Michael Malone picked a heck of a weekend to host the two biggest names on his 2027 recruiting board. Carolina Basketball's ACC schedule was announced...
Mon Sep 14, 2026

UNC Basketball’s two ESPN Big Monday appearances will be early-evening tipoffs
North Carolina Basketball will be front and center on ESPN’s Big Monday schedule twice this season, and both times, the Tar Heels will play in...
Mon Sep 14, 2026