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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

Dean Smith might've really been a better man than coach
Yes, Dean Smith was a basketball coach. But he wasn't just a basketball coach. He was a man who touched the life of the greatest...

Video: Dean Smith's Legacy Lies In Innovation, Social Justice
Journalist and author Bill Nack explores the legacy of Dean Smith, who was known as the best teacher in basketball and a strong advocate for...

Michael Jordan responds to Dean Smith's passing
On Saturday night, Dean Smith passed away at the age of 83 following a long battle with dementia. Michael Jordan was one of the first...

Video: Dean Smith Tribute
A video tribute to legendary North Carolina basketball coach Dean Smith, who passed away on Saturday evening, February 7, 2015...

Dean Smith Remembered
Former UNC basketball coach Dean Smith, who led the Tar Heels to two national titles, set the record for career victories and launched the careers...

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