Kenny Smith explained what made North Carolina the obvious choice for his college career. He was drawn to Coach Dean Smith’s vision, the program’s discipline, and the chance to grow as both a ...

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — A Chapel Hill artist is looking for a new canvas as his impressive mural tribute to Dean Smith is set to be demolished in the near future. “Back in 2015, when Dean ...

North Carolina coach Dean Smith is enshrined in the Emporia High School Hall of Fame. His photo and bio, center, are shown on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 in Emporia, Kansas.

Legendary North Carolina coach Dean Smith was born and spent most of his youth in Emporia, Kansas. His childhood home still stands along tree-lined Washington Street, as does the high school he ...

Dean Smith, the coaching innovator who won two national championships at North Carolina, an Olympic gold medal in 1976 and induction into basketball's Hall of Fame more than a decade before he ...

UNC coaching legend Dean Smith never embraced the hype surrounding his team’s on-court accomplishments. He wanted to be known more as a teacher and educator, a man who helped young men reach ...

Former UNC coach Dean Smith, who died last month, directed his trust in his will to give $200 to every lettermen who played for him during his 36 seasons as head coach at the school.

UNC coaching legend Dean Smith never embraced the hype surrounding his team’s on-court accomplishments. He wanted to be known more as a teacher and educator, a man who helped young men reach ...

Dean Smith, the coaching innovator who won two national championships at North Carolina, an Olympic gold medal in 1976 and induction into basketball's Hall of Fame more than a decade before he ...

UNC coaching legend Dean Smith never embraced the hype surrounding his team’s on-court accomplishments. He wanted to be known more as a teacher and educator, a man who helped young men reach ...

Former UNC coach Dean Smith, who died last month, directed his trust in his will to give $200 to every lettermen who played for him during his 36 seasons as head coach at the school.