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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Lucas: Memorable UNC Basketball Teams To Reunite FridaySome of the most fun-to-watch teams in the modern era of Carolina Basketball are returning to the Smith Center on Friday night. In honor of...
Wed Oct 26, 2022
UNC star Phil Ford on Dean Smith, overcoming addiction, and the Four CornersPhil Ford was the 1978 National Player of the Year as well as a longtime assistant basketball coach at UNC and the point guard who...
Wed Oct 26, 2022
Vanderbilt Basketball Coach Jerry Stackhouse Credits Dean Smith After Contract Extension
"I had one of the best role models [in Dean Smith]," Vanderbilt coach Jerry Stackhouse said. "He always operated with class. He always made sure...
Mon Oct 24, 2022
Kenny Smith on the genesis of Michael Jordan's competitiveness
There’s much discussion on where Michael Jordan’s competitiveness originated. Many say that he was born with it, while Jordan claims it was instilled in him...
Sun Oct 23, 2022
UNC coach Hubert Davis says everything he does is 'filtered' through Dean Smith
Hubert Davis had some big shoes to fill when he accepted the head coaching job at UNC. Not only did Davis replace three-time national championship-winning...
Sat Oct 22, 2022