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| | Dean Smith Summary |
 | | Smith was named the National Coach of the Year four times (1977, 1979, 1982, 1993) and ACC Coach of the Year eight times (1967, 1968, 1969, 1971, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1988, 1993). |
 | | Smith announced his retirement on October 8, 1997, a decision which shocked the college basketball world. |
 | | One hallmark of Smith's tenure as coach was the concept of the "Carolina Family," the idea that anyone associated with the program was entitled to the support of others, except when Smith decided to turn his back on some players, most notably Phil Ford and Matt Doherty. |
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