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

Chansky’s Notebook: Where To Build A New Basketball Arena?
The Smith Center has been on the chopping block for more than 10 years. So, are you among those who think the 38-year-old Smith Center...
Wed Jul 3, 2024

Merritt's Store and Grill among concession stands at the 2024 US Open at Pinehurst No. 2
Known for its award-winning BLT sandwich, Merritt’s Store and Grill started as a Chapel Hill gas station in 1929. It's among the premier sandwich shops...
Fri Jun 14, 2024

Why UNC Basketball's 1995 Victory Over Kentucky Is So Fondly Remembered
UNC Basketball fans of a certain age will quickly list a 74-61 win over Kentucky in the 1995 Southeast Regional as one of the most...
Thu Jun 13, 2024

Chansky’s Notebook: Homer Rice’s Legacy
Former UNC athletic director Homer Rice died at 97 this week after an honored career as a football coach and college athletic director. His statue...
Thu Jun 13, 2024

Former UNC A.D. Dr. Homer Rice Passes Away At 97
Dr. Homer Rice, who served as UNC's athletic director from 1969 to 1975, passed away on Monday at age 97. Georgia Tech, where Rice worked...
Tue Jun 11, 2024

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