Three Things: A Letter From Coach Smith

Posted Jun 5, 2017
The letter, now 34 years old, hangs in the Carolina Basketball Museum. There are typos and handwritten notes, and Dean Smith didn’t sign it—all indications that this might be a rough draft. “Michael, if you do improve on these items we mentioned, you will be a better basketball player, and, consequently, our team should be better and have a chance to win it all in Seattle next year.” (WRAL Sports Fan)

Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting

Breaking down the production UNC Basketball lost this offseason
The Tar Heels lost Henri Veesaar and Caleb Wilson to the NBA Draft, seven to the transfer portal, and two to graduation. As UNC Basketball...
Thu May 7, 2026

NC State Transfer Matt Able Officially Signs With UNC Basketball
Another member of UNC Basketball's 2026-27 roster has made his commitment official, as NC State transfer Matt Able has signed to become a Tar Heel...
Thu May 7, 2026

UNC transfer Neoklis Avdalas shares video of his Chapel Hill arrival
Neoklis Avdalas has arrived. The coveted transfer addition has made his arrival in Chapel Hill, set to embark on his new chapter of his college...
Wed May 6, 2026

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - What we know About UNC's Basketball Schedule
What kind of non-ACC basketball schedule will the Tar Heels face in Michael Malone's first season as head coach in Chapel Hill? It's not entirely...
Wed May 6, 2026