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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1981 NCAA FINAL FOUR BROUGHT RARE ACC CLASHUNC led 39-37 when Wood went on what coach Dean Smith later called a "virtuoso performance," an offensive rampage rarely equaled in NCAA Tournament annals...
Tue Mar 28, 2006
Scott Cherry helps George Mason plan nowScott Cherry often educates George Mason's players on the lessons he learned under former coach Dean Smith at North Carolina from 1989-93. Cherry preaches Smith's...
Sun Mar 19, 2006
Freshmen grow up fast to help Tar Heels survive
There would be no racing past the Racers. The lead changed hands several times, and the Heels (23-7) didn't push ahead for good until freshman...
Sat Mar 18, 2006
Tar Heel tourney guide
A closer look at this year’s team reveals a strong adherence to Dean Smith’s philosophy of staying focused on getting better with each practice. The...
Thu Mar 16, 2006
Today in sports
1997 – North Carolina’s Dean Smith becomes the career victory leader when the Tar Heels beat Colorado 73-56. Smith, with 877 victories, passes Kentucky coaching...
Wed Mar 15, 2006