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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“It was Coach Smith's call” - Michael Jordan on what convinced him to declare for the NBA DraftWhen Michael Jordan concluded his junior year at UNC, he had a choice on whether to take his talents to the NBA or spend his...
Mon Apr 24, 2023
George Karl: Jordan is the GOATWhen it comes to the greatest player of all time, UNC alum George Karl thinks there is no discussion. Michael Jordan stands alone. As a...
Sat Apr 22, 2023
Carolina Insider Podcast: Pete Chilcutt Interview and 1990 UNC vs. Oklahoma Game Re-Watch
Friday's Carolina Insider podcast with Jones Angell and Adam Lucas is a special edition featuring former Tar Heel forward Pete Chilcutt (1987-91). Chilcutt discusses his...
Fri Apr 21, 2023
Carolina Way Friday: Volume 4
"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 a...
Fri Apr 21, 2023
Carolina Way Friday: Five Plays That Represent the UNC Basketball Philosophy
Each Friday, we’ll select a handful of plays that feature components of Coach Dean Smith’s "Play hard. Play smart. Play together." philosophy. Play 1: WFU...
Fri Apr 14, 2023