Dean Smith was a Hall of Fame college basketball coach who was born on February 28, 1931 in Emporia, KS. He is best known for his long tenure as the head coach of the University of North Carolina from 1961 until 1997. During his time at UNC, Smith won two national championships and eight ACC tournament titles. He was also inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1983.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $5 million (2024)
Dean Smith is a highly regarded basketball coach hailing from KS, and his estimated net worth is projected to reach an impressive $5 million by 2024. Renowned for his exceptional coaching skills, Smith has dedicated his career to mentoring and leading aspiring athletes to success. His significant net worth reflects his contributions and accomplishments within the basketball industry, cementing his status as a highly respected figure in the sports world.
About
Hall of Fame college basketball coach who coached the University of North Carolina from 1961 until 1997.
Before Fame
He played basketball at Topeka High School for four years. He was also quarterback for his high school football team and catcher for his school's baseball team.
Trivia
He had a 77.6 percent shooting average, the ninth-highest percentage in men's college basketball history.
Family Life
He was married to Linnea Weblemoe from 1976 until his death and he had five children: Kristen, Scott, Sharon, Sandy and Kelly. His father Alfred coached basketball at Emporia High in Kansas, where he won a state title in 1934.
Associated With
He won his first National Championship at UNC in 1982 with Michael Jordan.