A 1-on-1 interview with Dean Smith — and a mop
Posted Feb 22, 2015
The "story" was North Carolina senior forward Dave Popson, a local high school standout (in Wilkes Barre about 20 minutes south of Scranton). He was a Tar Heels starter, playing just three hours from home and now he's just two wins away from the Final Four. My "don't come back unless you get this" instruction was a 1-on-1 interview with Dean Smith.
(The News-Press)
Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting
Day'Ron Sharpe to sign two-year, $20 million deal with Brooklyn NetsDay'Ron Sharpe appears set to stay in Brooklyn, and the former North Carolina center could be in line for a larger role next season. The...
Mon Jun 29, 2026Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball Summer Updates
Nearly three months into the Michael Malone era, there's plenty to assess long before UNC Basketball plays a game. Inside Carolina's Sean Moran, Sherrell McMillan,...
Mon Jun 29, 2026
Breaking Down What We Know About The 2026-27 UNC Basketball Schedule
Wednesday was a splash for UNC Basketball fans anticipating a completed nonconference schedule for the 2026-27 season, as it was announced that neutral-site games against...
Mon Jun 29, 2026
How Henri Veesaar fits with the Atlanta Hawks’ frontcourt
Henri Veesaar, at 6-foot-11 and 227 pounds adds size to the Atlanta Hawks' interior, brings strong rebounding, stretches the floor as a dangerous scorer at...
Mon Jun 29, 2026