A Heartbreaking Loss: The Basketball Community Mourns Sharon Smith, Daughter of Legendary Coach Dean Smith
The entire basketball community and admirers across the country are in shock and deep sorrow following the passing of Sharon Smith, the eldest daughter of the legendary Hall of Fame coach, Dean Smith. While her father’s name was synonymous with…
THE WEIGHT OF THE BANNER: ROY WILLIAMS BREAKS HIS SILENCE ON THE FUTURE OF UNC
CHAPEL HILL, NC — Sitting in the building that bears his name, Roy Williams looked every bit the “steady presence” he was for 18 seasons. However, his tone was uncharacteristically blunt. Addressing the “deeply disappointing” campaign led by Hubert Davis,…
AT A CROSSROADS: HUBERT DAVIS ADDRESSES THE FUTURE OF CAROLINA BASKETBALL
CHAPEL HILL, NC — Standing before the media at the Dean Smith Center, Hubert Davis looked every bit the “Carolina Son”—composed, yet clearly feeling the “heavy weight” of a disappointing campaign. The primary takeaway from the session was clear: The…
THE SMOOTH OPERATOR: CELEBRATING THE ENDURING LEGACY OF SAM PERKINS
CHAPEL HILL, NC — In the storied history of North Carolina Tar Heels basketball, few players have matched the “cool, calm, and collected” demeanor of Sam Perkins. Known globally as “Big Smooth,” Perkins was the tactical anchor of the Dean…
STATE OF THE PROGRAM: LEE ROBERTS ADDRESSES THE FUTURE OF HUBERT DAVIS
CHAPEL HILL, NC — In a move that has sent “shockwaves” from Franklin Street to the furthest reaches of Tar Heel Nation, UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts has officially addressed the standing of head coach Hubert Davis. Following a season defined…