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

College Basketball Has Entered Its Most Complicated Offseason
For most of the past half-century, at the end of March, a college basketball coach would have a pretty clear picture of his roster for...
Thu Mar 27, 2025

Dean Smith mural on building set for demolition, Chapel Hill artist hopes to find new space
For a decade, the mural at the corner of Smith Level Road and U.S. 15-501 in Chapel Hill has become a beloved symbol of UNC...
Wed Mar 26, 2025

Ole Miss Coach Chris Beard Praises Hubert Davis: 'Feels Like Dean Smith’s Sitting Over There'
"Carolina's a special team," Ole Miss basketball coach Chris Beard said ahead of Friday's matchup against UNC. "It starts with their coach. A lot of...
Fri Mar 21, 2025

Roy Williams Weighs In On Future of Smith Center
"I'm all for keeping the arena on campus," Roy Williams said recently. "I think that was coach Dean Smith's vision. I was his assistant when...
Thu Feb 27, 2025

‘Walk to the Rivalry’: UNC Men’s Basketball Shares Update for Game vs. NC State
Due to adverse weather conditions around the Triangle causing hazardous road conditions, UNC is encouraging Tar Heel fans within driving distance to stay home from...
Wed Feb 19, 2025

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