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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Carolina Way Friday: Volume 10"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 what...
Fri Jun 16, 2023
Chansky’s Notebook: Dimming of the BlueWhat is happening in college athletics hits harder at UNC than perhaps any other school in the country. The Tar Heel brand has shined well...
Fri Jun 9, 2023
Carolina Way Friday: Final Four Edition
"Play Hard, Play Smart, Play Together." That was Dean Smith’s coaching philosophy, and while "The Carolina Way" extends beyond the basketball court, that mantra is...
Fri Jun 9, 2023
Did Dean Smith's System Hinder Individual Excellence?
Dean Smith’s tenure at UNC produced six Hall-of-Fame players (Billy Cunningham, Charlie Scott, Robert McAdoo, Bobby Jones, James Worthy and Michael Jordan. Vince Carter will...
Fri Jun 9, 2023
Carolina Way Friday: Volume 9
"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 what...
Fri Jun 2, 2023