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When Dean Smith retired from the Univ. of North Carolina in 1997 as the most successful college basketball coach in history, he left behind a long list of staggering statistics. His last 31 teams averaged over 26 wins/year, with each qualifying for post-season play. He was named him one of the seven greatest coaches of the 20th century in any sport. He also had a profound impact on the lives of the players he coached. His players all credit him with forging in them the values of discipline, respect, camaraderie, & fortitude that laid the groundwork for their success in basketball & in life. Here, Smith explains his basketball philosophy & its sources, the origins of his many innovations to the game, & his thoughts on the issues & challenges facing college basketball.Smith, Dean is the author of 'Coach's Life', published 2003 under ISBN 9780756767464 and ISBN 0756767466.
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