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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Eric Montross honored with emotional tribute at first UNC home game since his passingUNC honored Eric Montross, who passed away Dec. 17 at the age of 52 after a battle with cancer. The UNC basketball legend who won...
Mon Jan 1, 2024
Photos: Remembering UNC basketball great Eric MontrossEric Montross died Sunday, Dec. 17, at the age of 52. He played for head coach Dean Smith from 1990 to 1994, playing for the...
Sun Dec 31, 2023
UNC Basketball Legend Walter Davis Added As A Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Nominee
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the addition of two first-time nominees for the Class of 2024. Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway, the current men’s basketball...
Sun Dec 31, 2023
The loss of Eric Montross hits home for those who have battled cancer themselves
Something that I am having a hard time comprehending — there are generations of Carolina fans who never got the joy of seeing Eric Montross...
Thu Dec 28, 2023
Video: Remembering Eric Montross
Eric Montross died Sunday at 52 after a bout with cancer. Footage from WRAL includes the 'Bloody Montross' game against Duke in 1992, the 1993...
Thu Dec 21, 2023