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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
Dean Smith

An appreciation of Dean’s Smith’s life
Dean Smith wasn’t just innovative on the court. He was the first coach to insist that his seniors be recognized prior to their last home...

Video: Dean Smith's Life Story
879 wins, 13 ACC championships, 11 Final Fours, 2 National Titles. Those are the numbers that define Dean Smith's basketball career. But they hardly define...

President Obama On Dean Smith
Statement by President Barack Obama on the Passing of Dean Smith: "Last night, America lost not just a coaching legend but a gentleman and a...

Video: Roy Williams Remembers Coach Dean Smith
North Carolina head coach Roy Williams shares his thoughts and memories of Coach Dean Smith, who passed away Saturday at the age of 83...

Dean Smith Tributes
Former Tar Heel head coach Dean Smith died on Saturday February 7, 2015, at age 83. Here's a sampling of the widespread reaction online...

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