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06-28-2007, 06:00 AM
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 Smith Inducted Into FIBA Hall Of Fame Former University of North Carolina head coach Dean Smith was among 20 members of the 2007 class of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Hall of Fame, FIBA announced this month. Other American inductees included men's player Bill Russell and women's player Ann Meyers... Smith directed the U.S. to a 7-0 record and the gold medal at the 1976 Montreal Olympics. In his 36 years (1961-62 to 1996-97) as the leader of the Tar Heels, Smith coached Carolina to 11 Final Fours, the 1982 and 1993 NCAA championships, 17 ACC regular season championships and 13 ACC Tournament titles. Smith Inducted Into FIBA Hall Of Fame :: The former Tar Heel head coach led the USA to an Olympic gold medal in 1976. Last edited by Lefty Noob : 06-28-2007 at 07:30 AM.      |
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06-28-2007, 07:31 AM
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| Re: Smith Inducted Into FIBA Hall Of Fame As it says, he's only the third American inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame, but Smith was definitely worthy of the honor. |
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