North Carolina coach Dean Smith is enshrined in the Emporia High School Hall of Fame. His photo and bio, center, are shown on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 in Emporia, Kansas.

Legendary North Carolina coach Dean Smith was born and spent most of his youth in Emporia, Kansas. His childhood home still stands along tree-lined Washington Street, as does the high school he ...

UNC coaching legend Dean Smith never embraced the hype surrounding his team’s on-court accomplishments. He wanted to be known more as a teacher and educator, a man who helped young men reach ...

UNC coaching legend Dean Smith never embraced the hype surrounding his team’s on-court accomplishments. He wanted to be known more as a teacher and educator, a man who helped young men reach ...

Legendary North Carolina coach Dean Smith was born and spent most of his youth in Emporia, Kansas. His childhood home still stands along tree-lined Washington Street, as does the high school he ...

UNC coaching legend Dean Smith never embraced the hype surrounding his team’s on-court accomplishments. He wanted to be known more as a teacher and educator, a man who helped young men reach ...