Carolina Way Friday: 5 Plays That Represent the UNC Basketball Philosophy

Posted Apr 7, 2023
"Play Hard, Play Smart, Play Together." That was Dean Smith’s coaching philosophy, and while “The Carolina Way” extends beyond the court, that mantra is a good distillation of what Tar Heel basketball represents to so many people. Each Friday, we’ll select a handful of plays that feature at least one component (if not all three) of Coach Smith’s philosophy. (UNC Classics Club)

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