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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Medal of Freedom honors Dean Smith's legacy on and off the courtWhile at Topeka High School, Dean Smith lobbied the principal to desegregate the varsity basketball team. As the Tar Heels’ coach, he recruited the first...
Fri Aug 9, 2013
3-point shot: Obama honors UNC's SmithDean Smith did so much more than simply coach and win basketball games. He wasn't afraid to be active in the world in which he...
Fri Aug 9, 2013
Lucas: A Fitting Honor
For 36 years in Chapel Hill, ours lives were enriched every day they were touched by Dean Smith. This honor comes from the President. But...
Thu Aug 8, 2013
Dean Smith to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
Former UNC men's basketball coach Dean Smith will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, President Barack Obama announced Thursday afternoon. The Presidential Medal of Freedom...
Thu Aug 8, 2013
Brad Daugherty told Michael Jordan the Bobcats are “TERRIBLE”
Michael Jordan may not be as successful a basketball owner as he was a basketball player. Well, thanks Captain Obvious! At least not now, according...
Fri Jul 26, 2013