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Roy Williams paid tribute to Stuart Scott, Dean Smith after UNC win

North Carolina coach Roy Williams was in a sentimental mood after his team beat Syracuse to advance to the title game. Williams nodded to Stuart Scott and Dean Smith, two departed UNC icons, during the postgame. "I really wish Stuart Scott were …

Did Dean Smith’s gifts to former players violate NCAA rules?

Earlier this week, we were treated to a heartwarming example of why Dean Smith is one of the most respected coaches in sports history when each of his former players began receiving checks for $200. The late UNC coach willed $200 to each of his …

Dean Smith wills $200 to each of his former players

If you want to know a little bit about the type of person and coach Dean Smith was, look no further than his will and trust. Smith, a legendary North Carolina basketball coach who passed away last month at age 83, has willed $200 to each of his …

UNC uses ‘four corners’ offense during first possession to honor Dean Smith (Video)

During his legendary coaching career, Dean Smith turned the University of North Carolina men’s basketball program into one of the most storied in college basketball. While many will remember Smith for sending Michael Jordan, James Worthy, and a …

Michael Jordan releases statement on passing of Dean Smith

Former North Carolina coach Dean Smith was one of the most accomplished individuals in college basketball history, and he was perhaps best known for coaching arguably the greatest basketball player of all time. Michael Jordan became a household name …

Dean Smith dies at 83

Legendary college basketball coach Dean Smith has passed away at age 83. Smith was the head coach at North Carolina for 36 seasons from the early 1960s to the late 1990s. He won two national championships with the Tar Heels and added an Olympic gold …

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