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 |
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New LowsWith UNC (8-6, 1-2) coach Roy Williams one win away from passing Dean Smith for 4th all-time in Division 1 wins against Georgia Tech (7-7,...
Sun Jan 5, 2020
Quick Hitters – UNC vs. Georgia TechNot sure why, but UNC came out completely flat. Was it the hangover from Anthony Harris’ injury? Was the team feeling the pressure of Roy...
Sun Jan 5, 2020
Pecan or Lemon Meringue? An Unlikely Ode to Dean and Roy
As Roy Williams prepares to pass Dean Smith in wins in the coming days (hopefully Saturday against Georgia Tech!), it doesn’t have to be a...
Sat Jan 4, 2020
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