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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Video: Dean Smith's Widow & Roy Williams React to New Dean Smith AwardDean Smith made such an important impact off the court that a new award is being named after him. Linnea Smith and UNC men's basketball...
Wed Jun 24, 2015
Video: Dean Smith Award CreatedThe United States Basketball Writers Association and the University of North Carolina jointly announced Wednesday the creation of an award to honor the late Dean...
Wed Jun 24, 2015
A look at 1972 UNC basketball
Dean Smith broke from his policy of not bringing in junior college transfers prior to the 1971-72 season because he had a major need. Originally,...
Wed Jun 24, 2015
Journalists to honor Dean Smith with award
The United States Basketball Writers Association and the University of North Carolina jointly announced today the creation of an award to honor the late Dean...
Wed Jun 24, 2015
Turner's Take: For Jason
The familiar sounds of bouncing basketballs, squeaking shoes and screeching whistles echoed through the Dean Smith Center Saturday morning. Lindy Clark watched from the concourse...
Mon Jun 22, 2015