Mike Krzyzewski was at Duke for so long, and won so much, that people’s memories of Dean Smith sort of dimmed.
No, not you guys. The rest of us. We know you Tar Heel fans haven’t forgotten. Now sit down and let us finish the story. OK?
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In 1979, Norm Sloan was just a few years removed from an epic team that won the 1974 NCAA championship. Yet he was still overshadowed by Smith, and in this game, UNC had a massive 40-19 halftime lead - with no three point shot and no shot clock.