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: Fabulous PhilPhil Ford was honored with one of North Carolina’s most prestigious awards when inducted into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine for his contributions...
Thu Jun 26, 2025
The UNC vs. Oklahoma Basketball Game that Became a Morality PlayUNC Basketball fans remember the shot. Rick Fox takes a pass from Hubert Davis, drives to his right for a bank shot at the buzzer...
Thu Jun 26, 2025
Did Yugoslavia Rob Dean Smith of His Greatest Victory?
A historic win in coach Dean Smith's career wasn't nearly as significant as it could have been. It's not like the gold medal the United...
Thu Jun 19, 2025
Author recounts life as a Carolina basketball fan
Scott Whisnant grew up in Jamestown, just outside of Greensboro, during the same time legendary coach Dean Smith began growing the basketball program at the...
Fri Jun 13, 2025
The Time UNC Shot 79% in an NCAA Tournament Game
Dean Smith had one day to prepare UNC for Loyola after a lackluster opening-round win in the 1988 NCAA Tournament. The result? A scoring record...
Mon Jun 9, 2025