Bill Chamberlain, UNC's second black recruit, says Dean Smith championed equality
Posted Feb 9, 2015
Bill Chamberlain was the second black player that Dean Smith recruited to UNC, and he played for the Tar Heels at a time when he needed the support of a strong coach and a stronger man. Chamberlain could have played college basketball anywhere, but he wanted to play for Smith. "Coach Smith was clearly a dedicated Christian gentleman who my parents loved, which was huge to me," he recalled.
(WRAL Sports Fan)
Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting
Video: Carolina Insider - Post-Pitt Reactions & InterviewsJoin Jones Angell and Adam Lucas for Carolina Insider postgame reactions as they break down the Tar Heels' 79-65 win over the Pitt Panthers, review...
Sun Feb 15, 2026Day of redemption for Zayden High after enduring plenty of lows
Zayden High returned to the Tar Heels for his sophomore season but didn’t get many opportunities. Thanks to Henri Veesaar being out, High finally got...
Sun Feb 15, 2026
Battered and Bruised, UNC Men’s Basketball Shows its Flexibility vs. Pitt
The stunning Caleb Wilson injury and the uncertainty around Henri Veesaar’s status leading up to tip-off had North Carolina Tar Heels coach Hubert Davis and...
Sun Feb 15, 2026
Lucas: Subway Rats
UNC Basketball has been described in many different ways. While utilizing a big man in the middle during the Dean Smith era, the Tar Heels...
Sat Feb 14, 2026