"Play Hard, Play Smart, Play Together." That was Dean Smith’s coaching philosophy, and while "The Carolina Way" extends beyond the basketball court, that mantra is what Tar Heel basketball represents to many people. Each Friday, we’ll select plays that feature at least one component of Coach Smith’s philosophy. Play 2: UNC vs. Virginia (1981 Final Four). (UNC Classics Club)
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