The basketball world is mourning the loss of iconic North Carolina Tar Heels coach Dean Smith, who died Saturday at the age of 83. read more
There is an old saying that goes "How do you stop Michael Jordan", and the answer is "Dean Smith". What that quote implies is that Dean Smith was the only one in Jordan's career who got through to him on the matter of volume shooting, containing his ego, and having embrace team basketball. read more
Under Smith, Jordan would become a two-time first-team All-American and lead the Tar Heels to the 1982 title. On Sunday, Jordan remembered his mentor in a touching statement. Via the Charlotte Hornets: “Other than my parents, no one had a bigger influence on my life than Coach Smith. read more
Last week, former North Carolina basketball coach Dean Smith was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. Observer NBA writer Rick Bonnell talked to Bobcats owner Michael Jordan and Brad Daugherty, both former Tar Heel stars, about what they learned from Smith. read more