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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From Blue to Gold: Larry Brown Helped Start UNC Men’s Basketball’s Olympic ProwessThere are many words to describe Larry Brown: All-Star, hall-of-famer, and even Olympian. But his basketball career officially took off when he labeled himself a...
Thu Jan 4, 2024
Eric Montross honored with emotional tribute at first UNC home game since his passingUNC honored Eric Montross, who passed away Dec. 17 at the age of 52 after a battle with cancer. The UNC basketball legend who won...
Mon Jan 1, 2024
Photos: Remembering UNC basketball great Eric Montross
Eric Montross died Sunday, Dec. 17, at the age of 52. He played for head coach Dean Smith from 1990 to 1994, playing for the...
Sun Dec 31, 2023
UNC Basketball Legend Walter Davis Added As A Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Nominee
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the addition of two first-time nominees for the Class of 2024. Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway, the current men’s basketball...
Sun Dec 31, 2023
The loss of Eric Montross hits home for those who have battled cancer themselves
Something that I am having a hard time comprehending — there are generations of Carolina fans who never got the joy of seeing Eric Montross...
Thu Dec 28, 2023