Dean Smith Remembered

Posted Feb 8, 2015
Former UNC basketball coach Dean Smith, who led the Tar Heels to two national titles, set the record for career victories and launched the careers of countless players and coaches, died Feb. 8, 2015. He was 83 years old. Smith coached the Tar Heels for 36 years, posting at least 20 victories in 27 straight seasons, and retired in 1997 with 879 career wins. (WRAL Sports Fan)

Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Back in the High School Recruiting Game for Kevin Thomas
The assumption had been that UNC would finish filling out its 2026-27 basketball roster either through the transfer portal or international ranks, but the...
Tue May 12, 2026

Former UNC Forward Deon Thompson Expected to Join Michael Malone's Basketball Coaching Staff
Deon Thompson is coming home. A source close to the program confirmed the 2009 national champion is expected to join Michael Malone’s staff as a...
Tue May 12, 2026

What UNC Basketball lost and gained in backcourt production
The Tar Heels' entire starting backcourt has turned over this offseason. The good news for UNC Basketball is that coach Michael Malone has brought in...
Tue May 12, 2026

Success Beyond a Lottery Pick for UNC Basketball
Even if you are drafted highly, you have to turn that into playing at an elite level. That, more than anything, is what’s been...
Tue May 12, 2026