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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Did the ball hit the scoreboard against Wake Forest in 1975 ACC Tournament?Possibly the most infamous call in ACC history took place in UNC’s 1975 ACC Tournament quarterfinal game against last-place Wake Forest. The Tar Heels’ 101-100...
Sat Jun 24, 2023
Carolina Way Friday: Volume 11"Play Hard, Play Smart, Play Together." That was Dean Smith’s coaching philosophy. And while "The Carolina Way" extends beyond the court, that mantra is what...
Fri Jun 23, 2023
Carolina Way Friday: Volume 10
"Play Hard, Play Smart, Play Together." That was Dean Smith’s coaching philosophy. And while "The Carolina Way" extends beyond the court, that mantra is what...
Fri Jun 16, 2023
Chansky’s Notebook: Dimming of the Blue
What is happening in college athletics hits harder at UNC than perhaps any other school in the country. The Tar Heel brand has shined well...
Fri Jun 9, 2023
Carolina Way Friday: Final Four Edition
"Play Hard, Play Smart, Play Together." That was Dean Smith’s coaching philosophy, and while "The Carolina Way" extends beyond the basketball court, that mantra is...
Fri Jun 9, 2023