Carolina Way Friday: Volume 5

Posted May 5, 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 (or sequences) that feature at least one component of Coach Smith’s philosophy. (UNC Classics Club)

Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting

UNC basketball’s March mindset, NCAA Tournament chances entering final week of regular season
It’s March, which means time is running out for UNC basketball to boost its chances of making the 2025 NCAA Tournament. The Tar Heels are...
Sun Mar 2, 2025

UNC’s margin of victory over Miami gives Tar Heels boost in NET rankings
North Carolina continues to beat the teams that it has to beat to make the NCAA tournament field, easily knocking off Miami 92–73 for its...
Sun Mar 2, 2025

North Carolina vs. Miami Postgame Quotes
Seth Trimble on having so many players scoring and contributing for UNC lately: "Everybody's vocal. Everybody's chipping in. Everybody's trying to be a leader in...
Sun Mar 2, 2025

North Carolina vs. Miami Postgame Notes
Six Tar Heels scored in double figures for the second game in a row. It is the first time six Tar Heels scored in...
Sun Mar 2, 2025