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

Henrik Rödl Leading German Basketball
Henrik Rödl was a role player on Dean Smith’s UNC teams, but since leaving Chapel Hill, he’s been a star in the German basketball scene...
Mon Nov 20, 2017

Joe Wolf proud he didn't take shortcuts in coaching career
The youngest of seven children, Joe Wolf’s desire to play far from home led to his playing for legendary coach Dean Smith at UNC. He...
Sun Nov 19, 2017

Sterling Manley Takes the Opportunity
Sterling Manley knew he would be in for a big game when he walked into the Dean Smith Center. Coming off his nine point, eight...
Thu Nov 16, 2017

Tar Heels Fend Off Upset-Minded Bucknell, Pick Up Victory in Berry’s Return
In a game highlighted by the return of senior point guard Joel Berry, the ninth-ranked UNC men’s basketball team nearly found itself on the wrong...
Wed Nov 15, 2017

Subtle Changes Separate Roy Williams & Dean Smith Philosophies
Roy Williams learned from his mentor, Dean Smith, in so many ways, and those methods and ideals followed him to Kansas before returning home more...
Thu Nov 9, 2017

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