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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Defense put Bobby Jones on 1972 Olympic basketball teamOne day, while in summer school at the University of North Carolina, Bobby Jones was tracked down by Tar Heels coach Dean Smith. "Coach Smith...
Wed Aug 29, 2012
Hubert Davis comes back to coach at UNCDean Smith said he wasn’t good enough. An assistant coach had to suggest that Hubert Davis had the talent to play basketball at North Carolina,...
Fri Aug 24, 2012
Walter Davis Auctioning ’76 Gold Medal
Have you always wanted an Olympic gold medal but don’t have an ounce of athleticism? Here’s your chance to get one. Former Tar Heel standout...
Thu Aug 23, 2012
Roy Williams overrated? He's the best coach ever at UNC
Of all the people who are going to really dislike this column, the one who might surprise you the most is Roy Williams. Because when...
Thu Aug 9, 2012
Video: Dean Smith on ESPN's SportsCentury
Dean Smith, his former players, fellow coaches and sports writers discuss the legendary North Carolina coach's career and legacy...
Tue Jul 31, 2012