North Carolina coaching great Dean Smith dies at 83 AARON BEARD, AP Basketball Writer Feb 8, 2015 Feb 8, 2015 Updated Sep 20, 2019 0 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Dean Smith was more than simply a basketball coach.kAm*6D[ E96 C6E:C65 w2== @7 u2>6C =67E }@CE9 r2C@=:?2 2D E96 H:??:?86DE 4@249 :? >6?VD 9:DE@CJ 27E6C 42AEFC:?8 EH@ ?2E:@?2= E:E=6D 2=@?8 H:E9 E96 `hfe ~=J>A:4 8@=5 >652= 2?5 4@249:?8 D@>6 @7 E96 DA@CEVD 3:886DE ?2>6D[ |:4926= y@C52? 2>@?8 E96>]k^AmkAmqFE 96 2=D@ H2D 2? :??@G2E@C H9@ =67E 2 =2DE:?8 :?7=F6?46 @? 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Private service held for Dean Smith CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Even death cannot stop Dean Smith from teaching.
Dean Smith (1931-2015) Photos of Dean Smith, the legendary UNC coach who led the Tar Heels to two national championships.
Dean Smith biography, career highlights Highlights from Dean Smith's storied career as head basketball coach at UNC-Chapel Hill.
Jordan: Dean Smith was 'mentor, teacher, 2nd father' CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Michael Jordan called North Carolina coaching great Dean Smith the most influential person in his life other than his parents.
Remembering Dean Smith (Storify by GoHeels) A compilation of social media posts on the passing of Dean Smith.
Horton column: Dean Smith's true greatness went far beyond the court CHARLOTTE -- Greatness cannot be measured by won-loss records.
Dean Smith’s influence on Duckett was big Rick Duckett is still a busy man as a basketball coach, father and a husband.
Reaction to the death of retired UNC coach Dean Smith CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Quotes and reaction to the death of retired Hall of Fame North Carolina basketball coach Dean Smith:
Dean Smith remembered as 'basketball royalty' at UNC CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Dean Smith did everything to bring the best out of his North Carolina players.
Smith's impact goes beyond UNC, basketball after his death Dean Smith accomplished so much on and off the court during his time as North Carolina's coach, leaving a lasting influence both on the game a…
