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Ed Hardin: Dean Smith elevated the game while taking us along for the long ride (videos)

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Dean Smith gave us our greatest gift. He taught us how to play basketball.

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Remembering Dean Smith: 1931-2015

A public memorial for Coach Smith featured comments by former players, coaching colleagues and family friends, video tributes and several musical selections.

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Coach Roy Williams ask those in attendance to give Coach Smith the number one sign one more time as the Carolina family comes together to cele…

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The North Carolina state flag and the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill flag fly at half staff as lines form waiting to enter the Smith…

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Brad Daugherty, Carolina basketball 1982-86, shares a light moment remembering his coach during the celebration of the life of Coach Dean Smit…

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Jane Erwin from Charlotte signs the guest book during the celebrate of the life of Coach Dean Smith inside the area named in his honor on Sund…

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Woody Durham, former Voice of the Tar Heels, left, welcomes former Carolina player Antawn Jamison as he remembers his time with Coach Smith du…

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Students attend the celebrate the life of Coach Dean Smith inside the arena named in his honor the Dean E. Smith Student Center on Sunday, Feb…

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Ersksin Bowles speaks about his father and family friendship with Coach Smith during the celebrate of the life of Coach Dean Smith inside the …

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Coach Roy Williams ask those in attendance to give Coach Smith the number one sign one more time as the Carolina family comes together to cele…

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Lines form waiting to enter the Smith Center for the celebrate of life for Coach Dean Smith on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, in Chapel Hill, N.C. An …

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Carol L. Folt, chancellor UNC Chapel Hill makes introductions as the celebration of the life of Coach Dean Smith begins inside the arena named…

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Guest to the celebrate of the life of Coach Dean Smith watch a video presentation during the tribute inside the area named in his honor the De…

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Coach Roy Williams hugs Brad Daugherty after he spoke remembering his mentor and friend during the celebration of the life of Coach Dean Smith…

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A small selection of the jerseys and the numbers retired in the rafters at the Smith Center remind those in attendance the basketball accompli…

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Coach Roy Williams speaks about his mentor and friend Coach Dean Smith during the celebration of the life of Coach Dean Smith inside the arena…

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Fans of Coach Dean Smith and Carolina basketball listen as guest speak about the man and coach during the celebration of the life of Coach Dea…

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Scott Smith, left, listens as his sister, Kristen Smith speaks on their father's life during the celebrate the life of Coach Dean Smith inside…

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Current North Carolina basketball players arrive next to Sen. Thom Tillis, far left facing, and Rep. David Price, center, at a memorial servic…

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Gov. Pat McCroy, left, and dignitaries attend the memorial service for former UNC coach Dean Smith, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, at the Smith Center…

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Phil Ford speaks at a memorial service for former UNC coach Dean Smith, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. (LYNN …

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Former UNC basketball players Eric Montross, left, and Jerry Stackhouse, outside Binkley Memorial Baptist Church where the funeral service for…

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Former UNC basketball coach Bill Guthridge in a wheelchair, pushed by former assistant coach Joe Holladay, outside the Binkley Memorial Baptis…

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UNC basketball coach Roy Williams, center, outside Binkley Memorial Baptist Church where the funeral service for Dean Smith, former UNC basket…

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Wearing a Carolina blue tie, Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, left, outside Binkley Memorial Baptist Church where the funeral service fo…

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Former UNC basketball player Brad Daugherty, left, and UNC System President Tom Ross, right, outside Binkley Memorial Baptist Church where the…

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Former Georgetown basketball coach John Thompson outside Binkley Memorial Baptist Church where the funeral service for Dean Smith, former UNC …

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Dean Smith with Michael Jordan during the waning days together, at NCAA play in 1984. UNC wouldn't get to the finals and Jordan would turn pro…

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UNC coach Dean Smith talking to Shammond Williams during a timeout.

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ACC #4. Joseph Rodriguez photo. UNC coach Dean Smith hands the scissors to a crying Jimmy Black for cutting down the net after winning the 198…

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ACC #9. Joseph Rodriguez photo. UNC coach Dean Smith cuts down the net after winning the 1982 NCAA Championship in New Orleans.

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ACC #15. Joseph Rodriguez photo. UNC's coach Dean Smith cuts down the net after winning the 1979 ACC Tournament on Mar 3 in Greensboro Coliseum.

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UNC coach Dean Smith in 1967.

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UNC coach Dean Smith with Norm Sloan during a break in Atlantic Coast Conference coaches session with sportswriters on Nov. 19, 1967.

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UNC Dean Smith on March 2, 1968.

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UNC coach Dean Smith on Nov. 16, 1970.

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Dean Smith on March 4, 1977

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UNC coach Dean Smith and the bench after Carolina stars foul out of the game. Nov. 26, 1976.

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UNC coach Dean Smith points to refs. with Mike O'Koren (31) during a game on Jan. 5, 1977.

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UNC player Mike O'Koren (31) and coach Dean Smith on March 4, 1977.

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1977 NCAA Regional Final.

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UNC coach Dean Smith March 10, 1972.

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Dean Smith with Bobby Jones on Feb. 23, 1974.

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Gold metal 1976 Olympic basketball players, Mitch Kupchak, left, Tommy Lagarde, second from left and team members are honored along with coach…

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UNC coach Dean Smith on Dec. 17, 1971.

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UNC coach Dean Smith on Jan. 18, 1983.

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UNC's Phil Ford, left, and coach Dean Smith in 1989.

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UnC coach Dean Smith cuts down the net after winning defeated Maryland to win the ACC Championship on March 11, 1981.

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UNC coach Dean Smith on March 5, 1982.

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UNC coach Dean Smith.

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UNC coaches Bill Guthridge, left, Dean Smith, center, and Eddie Fogler, seated on March 7, 1982.

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UNC coach Dean Smith on Feb. 17, 1982

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UNC coach Dean Smith on March 5, 1982.

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UNC coach Dan Smith and Sam Perkins during a tense moment in New Orleans.

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UNC Coach Dean Smith at coaches conference July 23, 1984.

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Fans and coaches look on. Jeff McInnis, in stripped shirt, Jerry Stackhouse, second from left. Coaches Bill Guthridge, Dean Smith and Phil For…

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Dean Smith, 1983.

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Dean Smith peeks over his shoulder at the scoreboard during a time out as he tries to rally the Tar Heels during the 1988 ACC tournament on Ma…

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Former North Carolina basketball player Charles Scott, left, with former North Carolina coach Dean Smith at a ceremony in June 2011.

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Charlie Scott, the first African-American basketball player at North Carolina, greets former coach Dean Smith on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 in R…

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After a fight erupts between Clemson and UNC players on the floor, coaches Rick Barnes and Dean Smith meet midcourt for a yelling match. At AC…

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UNC assistant coach Bill Guthridge, left, with head coach Dean Smith and assistant Eddie Fogler in March 1982.

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Michael Jordan: Dean Smith was 'mentor, teacher, 2nd father'

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Michael Jordan called North Carolina coaching great Dean Smith the mo…

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President Obama: Dean Smith 'a gentleman and a citizen'

From the Office of the Press Secretary of the White House:

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Sweet memories: Michael Jordan's kiss on Dean Smith's head

The Tar Heels were honoring both their 1957 and 1982 national title teams when Michael Jordan pulled Dean Smith close, leaned down and briefly kissed him on the side of his head while Smith smiled.

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Dean Smith: Tournament History

Dean Smith: Tournament History

Two National Championships (1982, 1993), Five National Finals (1968, 1977, 1981-82, 1993) and 11 Final Fours.

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Powell Latimer: A call from Dean Smith for 'Mr. Latimer'

Dean Smith once called my cell phone to talk, 44 years later, about one of the worst nights …

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Dean Smith timeline, 1931- 2015

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Krzyzewski: Smith molded men of 'integrity, honor and purpose'

You could make a strong argument that the best North Carolina-Duke basketball games came whe…

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Michael Jordan: Dean Smith was 'mentor, teacher, 2nd father'

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Michael Jordan called North Carolina coaching great Dean Smith the mo…

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Dean Smith: What they're saying

Comments on former Tar Heels basketball coach Dean Smith's death on Saturday night.

Contact Ed Hardin at (336) 373-7069, and follow @Ed_Hardin on Twitter.

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The retired coach died "peacefully" at his North Carolina home Saturday night, the school said in a statement Sunday from Smith's family. 

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Smith's success built on extra pass, fast break

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Smith's loyalty extends to Greensboro's natives, residents

GREENSBORO – The telephone rang in the Granville Towers residence hall one day in 1975, and John “J.C.” Cohen recognized Betsy Terrell’s voice…

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GREENSBORO – Dean Smith didn’t just change college basketball in North Carolina, the legendary coach changed the high school game.

John Feinstein: A career full of teaching moments

WASHINGTON – Words will come pouring forth in the next few days from those who played for Dean Smith, those who coached for and against him an…

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Ford, Smith remain linked in Carolina history

CHAPEL HILL – Phil Ford was always close with his coaches growing up. So it only made sense that Ford, as a high school senior in Rocky Mount,…

Smith was about "doing the right thing"

Dean Smith influenced generations of players beyond the basketball court.

Report: McCrory orders state flags lowered in memory of Dean Smith

Gov. Pat McCrory ordered all state buildings to lower their flags to half-staff from sunrise on Monday to sunset on Wednesday, according to a …

N&R readers share memories of Dean Smith

Readers shared their memories of Dean Smith. You can too by emailing feedback@news-record.com. Include "Dean Smith memories" in the subject line. 

ESPN Classic to air tribute to Dean Smith, UNC basketball

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