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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Michael Jordan’s UNC game-worn sneakers up for auctionBefore Michael Jordan had a historic NBA career with the Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards, he decided to attend the University of North Carolina and...
Thu Mar 1, 2018
Celebrating the Life of Legendary Basketball Coach Dean SmithDean Smith was born 87 years ago on Feb. 28, 1931, in Emporia, Kansas. His dad was a teacher and high school basketball coach. His...
Thu Mar 1, 2018
Chansky’s Notebook: Defying History
Happy birthday to Dean Smith, who would have turned 87 yesterday. Smith always said one of the toughest challenges in college basketball is winning on...
Thu Mar 1, 2018
Chansky’s Notebook: A Special Tradition
North Carolina’s Senior Night falls between two very special anniversaries. When Joel Berry, Theo Pinson and Aaron Rohlman make their final appearances at the Smith...
Tue Feb 27, 2018
On Dean Smith Tribute Night, UNC JV basketball wins 75-61 in Carmichael Arena
The reason for North Carolina's JV basketball team still existing is former Tar Heels men’s basketball coach Dean Smith. He believed that every student deserves...
Sat Feb 17, 2018