Kenny Smith, also known as 'The Jet,' played in Chapel Hill under one of the best coaches in college basketball, Dean Smith. Smith played four seasons wearing a ...

The North Carolina Tar Heels have played home men’s basketball games at the Smith Center since 1986. UNC leaders are mulling the future of the building.

However, during a 1993 interview with Charlie Rose, UNC head coach Dean Smith says Jordan's leap happened when he grew two inches after his first year with the Tar Heels.

North Carolina Tar Heels play home games at Dean E. Smith Center. Will UNC renovate the Dean Dome? Is UNC building new arena for basketball?

However, the beginning of the season proved challenging for MJ as he struggled to find his rhythm on the court. Coach Dean Smith noticed Jordan's early difficulties and realized something was off.

Michael Jordan wore his UNC practice shorts under his uniform during every NBA he played, and even kept them on under his dress clothes as well.

Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022 marks 25th anniversary of North Carolina Tar Heels basketball coach Dean Smith announcing his unexpected retirement.

North Carolina Tar Heels play home games at Dean E. Smith Center. Will UNC renovate the Dean Dome? Is UNC building new arena for basketball?

Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022 marks 25th anniversary of North Carolina Tar Heels basketball coach Dean Smith announcing his unexpected retirement.

The North Carolina Tar Heels have played home men’s basketball games at the Smith Center since 1986. UNC leaders are mulling the future of the building.