Carolina alumni Scott Nurkin started painting this incredible mural of Hall of Fame coach Dean Smith two days after his death. As it nears completion, Nutkin says he doesn’t think about the time or money it’s cost him to complete. He…
John Thompson to Receive Inaugural Dean Smith Award
With Dean Smith’s legacy as a champion for racial equality and as one of college basketball’s G.O.A.T.S, it’s only fitting that the inaugural winner of the award named in his honor would be know for the same principles. The United…
US Basketball Writers Association Announces Dean Smith Award
The US Basketball Writers Association announced today the creation of the Dean Smith Award. The Dean Smith Award will be presented annually by the USBWA to an individual in college basketball who embodies the spirit and values represented by Smith.…
Dean Smith Left $200 in Will to Former Players to “Enjoy a Dinner Out”
UNC coaching legend Dean Smith is still touching people from the grave. In his will, the Hall of Famer designated each of his former players received $200 from his estate to “Enjoy a Dinner Out” Coach Smith willed his trust…
Sports World Mourns the Death of Dean Smith
UNC announced this morning that legendary Tar Heel coach Dean Smith died Saturday night peacefully, surrounded by his family. “Coach Dean Smith passed away peacefully the evening of February 7 at his home in Chapel Hill, and surrounded by his wife and…