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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Chansky’s Notebook: Defying HistoryHappy 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 TraditionNorth 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
Video: Michael Jordan's Iconic Turnaround Jumper Started at UNC
A look back at the GOAT as Michael Jordan prepares to turn 55 on Saturday. Jordan developed his iconic turnaround jumper at UNC under the...
Wed Feb 14, 2018
Chansky’s Notebook: Channeling The Dean
I’m sure Roy Williams will do this when the time is right, but Dean Smith would not have been subtle in his promotion of Luke...
Wed Feb 14, 2018