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.

Photos: Visit Dean Smith’s hometown of Emporia, Kansas, before Tar Heels play Kansas By Robert Willett. Updated November 10, 2024 12:28 AM.

Terry was the first African American in Kansas to play basketball at the all-white Emporia High School in 1933-34 under coach Alfred Smith, Dean Smith’s father. It was a story that came with its ...

Former North Carolina coach Dean Smith, center, meets members of Kansas University's 1997-98 men's basketball team. Smith, who played at Kansas for coach Phog Allen, has recently become a vocal ...

North Carolina and Kansas share more college basketball history than perhaps any two other schools. From Dean Smith to Roy Williams, Hall-of-Fame coaches are just part of the reason why.

College basketball coaching legend Dean Smith is best known for his years at North Carolina, but he found his earliest success in Kansas. Skip to content NOWCAST KMBC 9 News on KCWE at 9PM Weekends ...

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.

North Carolina and Kansas share more college basketball history than perhaps any two other schools. From Dean Smith to Roy Williams, Hall-of-Fame coaches are just part of the reason why.

Photos: Visit Dean Smith’s hometown of Emporia, Kansas, before Tar Heels play Kansas By Robert Willett. Updated November 10, 2024 12:28 AM.

North Carolina and Kansas share more college basketball history than perhaps any two other schools. From Dean Smith to Roy Williams, Hall-of-Fame coaches are just part of the reason why.

Photos: Visit Dean Smith’s hometown of Emporia, Kansas, before Tar Heels play Kansas By Robert Willett. Updated November 10, 2024 12:28 AM.