But that's exactly how Smith viewed him: as a super athlete with defensive potential ... principles defensively better than most freshmen," Dean recalled. Smith didn't tell Jordan about his ...

While MJ was obviously a gifted natural athlete, it's likely he wouldn't have ascended into the player he was without the ...

Their relationship eventually turned into a friendship, but back in the day, North Carolina’s Dean Smith and Mike Krzyzewski couldn’t stand each other. Smith was the elder statesman of ...

Rick Barnes, in his days as a young, fiery basketball coach, was never afraid to go after Dean Smith. He went after Smith during the first round of the 1995 ACC Tournament, Rick Barnes ...

Legendary University of North Carolina men's basketball coach Dean Smith knew how to win a ball game. Smith, who died at age 83 at his home on Saturday, coached the Tar Heels from 1961 to 1997.

Dean “Deano” Smith, age 86, of New Philadelphia ... In his younger years, Dean was an avid athlete having set numerous school records. He especially enjoyed playing soccer and baseball ...

In August 2024, the University released a physical master plan report, including six possibilities for renovating or ...

Loughgall boss Dean Smith has been handed a 15-game ban as punishment for his protests after Glentoran were awarded what proved to be a late match-winning penalty in last weekend's Irish ...