University of North Carolina head basketball coach<a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2015%2F02%2F08%2Fus%2Fformer-north-carolina-tarheels-coach-dean-smith-died%2Findex.html" target="_blank"> Dean Smith </a>died Saturday evening at the 83, according to the University of North Carolina's official athletics website. Here's a look back at one the greatest influences in college basketball:
University of North Carolina head basketball coach Dean Smith died Saturday evening at the 83, according to the University of North Carolina's official athletics website. Here's a look back at one the greatest influences in college basketball:
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A member of the Kansas Jayhawks team that won the 1952 NCAA Championship, Smith, far right, dives for a loose ball during a game against Santa Clara University on March 25, 1952.
A member of the Kansas Jayhawks team that won the 1952 NCAA Championship, Smith, far right, dives for a loose ball during a game against Santa Clara University on March 25, 1952.
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Under Smith's leadership, Charlie Scott became the first scholarship athlete at the University of North Carolina, breaking the color barrier in 1967. Scott would lead the Tar Heels to consecutive Final Four appearances.
Under Smith's leadership, Charlie Scott became the first scholarship athlete at the University of North Carolina, breaking the color barrier in 1967. Scott would lead the Tar Heels to consecutive Final Four appearances.
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Smith gives final instructions to Phil Ford before sending him back on to the court during a game at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Ford is one of dozens of players to go on to the NBA after playing under Smith.
Smith gives final instructions to Phil Ford before sending him back on to the court during a game at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Ford is one of dozens of players to go on to the NBA after playing under Smith.
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Smith's most famous young prodigy had to be Michael Jordan, seen talking to Smith during a game in the 1980s. After playing on Smith's 1982 national championship team, he'd go on to win six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls.
Smith's most famous young prodigy had to be Michael Jordan, seen talking to Smith during a game in the 1980s. After playing on Smith's 1982 national championship team, he'd go on to win six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls.
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Jordan, Matt Doherty and Sam Perkins pose alongside Smith on October 14, 1982. Perkins went on to a successful NBA career, while Matt Doherty would return to Chapel Hill in 2000 to coach the Tar Heels.
Jordan, Matt Doherty and Sam Perkins pose alongside Smith on October 14, 1982. Perkins went on to a successful NBA career, while Matt Doherty would return to Chapel Hill in 2000 to coach the Tar Heels.
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Jordan and Smith are shown at a news conference on May 5, 1984, in Chapel Hill, where Jordan announced he would turn pro. The Bulls took him with the third pick.
Jordan and Smith are shown at a news conference on May 5, 1984, in Chapel Hill, where Jordan announced he would turn pro. The Bulls took him with the third pick.
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Then-Kansas coach Roy Williams, left, and Smith talk before the start of an NCAA semifinal game on March 30, 1991, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Williams now coaches the Tar Heels.
Then-Kansas coach Roy Williams, left, and Smith talk before the start of an NCAA semifinal game on March 30, 1991, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Williams now coaches the Tar Heels.
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Smith cuts the hoop net after his team captured the 1993 NCAA title. It was his second title as coach of the Tar Heels.
Smith cuts the hoop net after his team captured the 1993 NCAA title. It was his second title as coach of the Tar Heels.
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Jordan, Smith and former Indiana and Texas Tech coach Bobby Knight are seen during a celebration for Jordan at the United Center in Chicago. Smith and Knight are considered among the best men's college coaches in history.
Jordan, Smith and former Indiana and Texas Tech coach Bobby Knight are seen during a celebration for Jordan at the United Center in Chicago. Smith and Knight are considered among the best men's college coaches in history.
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Smith confers with guard Vince Carter as assistant coach Bill Guthridge looks on December 6, 1996, during a game against the USC Trojans in Charlotte, North Carolina. Carter would go on to NBA greatness after UNC.
Smith confers with guard Vince Carter as assistant coach Bill Guthridge looks on December 6, 1996, during a game against the USC Trojans in Charlotte, North Carolina. Carter would go on to NBA greatness after UNC.
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Dean Smith yells at his players on January 22, 1997, during a game against Florida State in Tallahassee, Florida. The former UNC coach is considered a master tactician, even by those who were rivals during his 36-season career as a head coach.
Dean Smith yells at his players on January 22, 1997, during a game against Florida State in Tallahassee, Florida. The former UNC coach is considered a master tactician, even by those who were rivals during his 36-season career as a head coach.
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Smith and assistant coach Bill Guthridge run a practice at the Richmond Coliseum as they prepared to face New Orleans in the first round of the NCAA East Regional on March 14, 1996. Smith took UNC to the NCAA Tourney 27 times in his career.
Smith and assistant coach Bill Guthridge run a practice at the Richmond Coliseum as they prepared to face New Orleans in the first round of the NCAA East Regional on March 14, 1996. Smith took UNC to the NCAA Tourney 27 times in his career.
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Foward Antawn Jamison hugs Smith on March 15, 1997, after a playoff game against the Colorado Buffaloes in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Smith made his last of a career 11 Final Four appearances that year.
Foward Antawn Jamison hugs Smith on March 15, 1997, after a playoff game against the Colorado Buffaloes in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Smith made his last of a career 11 Final Four appearances that year.
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Charlie Scott and Jordan pose with Smith. Jordan was a testament to Smith's capacity as a coach, while Scott's recruitment spoke to Smith legacy of being, as President Obama put it, "a gentleman and a citizen."
Charlie Scott and Jordan pose with Smith. Jordan was a testament to Smith's capacity as a coach, while Scott's recruitment spoke to Smith legacy of being, as President Obama put it, "a gentleman and a citizen."
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Smith stands next to Philadelphia 76ers head coach Larry Brown, who was named the NBA Head Coach of the Year in 2001. Brown played for and coached under Smith and is one of many coaches to consider Smith a mentor.
Smith stands next to Philadelphia 76ers head coach Larry Brown, who was named the NBA Head Coach of the Year in 2001. Brown played for and coached under Smith and is one of many coaches to consider Smith a mentor.
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Larry Brown presents Smith with a medal during Smith's induction into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 19, 2006. Smith was part of the Hall's inaugural, founding class.
Larry Brown presents Smith with a medal during Smith's induction into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 19, 2006. Smith was part of the Hall's inaugural, founding class.
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Smith and Roy Williams smile during a 2007 news conference in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Upon his mentor's death, Williams said everything he has done at UNC "is driven by my desire to make Coach Smith proud."
Smith and Roy Williams smile during a 2007 news conference in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Upon his mentor's death, Williams said everything he has done at UNC "is driven by my desire to make Coach Smith proud."
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