The Dean Dome has become known for the home–court advantage the Tar Heels possess. Through the 2021–22 season's completion, Carolina teams had played 37 seasons in the arena. [46] Across those seasons, the Tar Heels have played 534 games where they amassed 451 wins against 83 losses, for a win percentage of 84.5%. [46]

Jan 26, 2025 · The Tar Heels played N.C. State the next day. All the alumni present formed a rectangle around the middle of the court at halftime. The public address announcer introduced coach Smith.

2 days ago · The Tar Heels survived, eking out a 67-66 victory over Pittsburgh at the Dean E. Smith Center on Saturday. The win snapped a two-game skid and, more importantly, kept UNC’s mere NCAA Tournament ...

Jan 19, 2019 · Smith coached the last 11 years of his Tar Heels tenure in his namesake venue while becoming the 4th-all-time winningest coach in NCAA Division 1 basketball. The Dean E. Smith Center is the fourth-largest college basketball arena in the country at a …

2 days ago · • The Tar Heels are 14-10 overall, 7-5 in the ACC. • The Tigers defeated second-ranked Duke, 77-71, on Saturday, which was the Blue Devils' first loss in league play. ... • Last season was the first time the teams ever won on each other's home court in the same season. Carolina beat the Tigers, 65-55, at Clemson on January 6 and a month ...

The Dean Smith Center, also known as the Dean Dome, is the home arena for the North Carolina Tar Heels men’s basketball team. Located in Chapel Hill, it opened in 1986 and boasts a seating capacity of over 21,000.

Oct 17, 2024 · Among the plans being considered is building a new 16,000-seat arena that can be the home court for both the Tar Heels’ men’s and women’s basketball teams. Or the choice could be to fully renovate...

Nov 7, 2019 · Carolina basketball plays its home games at the Smith Center, one of the most recognized athletic venues in America. The Smith Center became the home of the Tar Heels in 1986 and has since become a cherished traditional symbol of Carolina basketball. Location of the Smith Center: 300 Skipper Bowles Dr., Chapel Hill, NC 27514.

It is home to four Tar Heels athletic teams: women's basketball, volleyball, women's gymnastics, and wrestling. It is named for William Donald Carmichael Jr., a popular former school vice-president and brother of All-America basketball player Cartwright Carmichael.

Oct 12, 2024 · CHAPEL HILL — UNC basketball guard RJ Davis exited the Tar Heels' Blue-White scrimmage on Saturday evening at the Smith Center. Following the scrimmage, UNC announced Davis suffered a lower-back contusion. Davis, the reigning ACC Player of the Year, landed hard on Roy Williams Court on the opening possession of the second half and was on the floor for several minutes before limping off the ...