Dean Smith's former players, family celebrate coach's Medal of Freedom Posted Dec 15, 2013 Legendary North Carolina coach Dean Smith’s family accepted the Presidential Medal of Freedom on the coach’s behalf last month in a ceremony at the White House. On Saturday at halftime of the Tar Heels’ game vs. Kentucky, the team’s fans got a chance to celebrate this moment. Members of Smith’s family and some former players were on hand to celebrate Smith’s achievement. (Sporting News)