Dean Smith Basketball News & Bio

Name: Dean Smith Hometown: Emporia, KS High School: Emporia Born: February 28, 1931 Died: February 7, 2015 Notes: Basketball Hall of Fame, 4x NCAA Coach of the Year, 1982 NCAA Championship coach, 879 wins

A Bad Night for History
After matching his mentor Dean Smith with his 879th win Monday, Roy Williams tried to go back to the locker room. His assistant coaches convinced...
Thu Jan 2, 2020

Brandon Robinson glad to be a part of UNC Basketball history
Although Roy Williams shied away from talking about entering the same rarefied air as Dean Smith, Brandon Robinson didn't. "I know it means a lot...
Wed Jan 1, 2020

Chansky’s Notebook: Ol’ Roy’s New Numbers
On average, Roy Williams is the best college coach ever. Williams has won more games per season than any other coach, including all-time leader Mike...
Tue Dec 31, 2019

Roy Williams Deflects Praise to Players, Carolina Family After Tying Dean Smith at 879 Wins
In a program defined by numbers — those on jerseys in the rafters, NCAA championship banners, or Final Four appearances — none carry the weight...
Tue Dec 31, 2019

Video: Carolina Basketball Live - UNC 70, Yale 67
Join hosts Marilyn Payne and Adam Lucas as they go in-depth on UNC's historic 70-67 win over Yale and Roy Williams' 879th victory on Monday,...
Tue Dec 31, 2019

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