As discussion around the future of the Dean Smith Center heats up, one notable voice has spoken up: former head coach Roy Williams.

UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts addressed the future of the Dean Smith Center during the most recent meeting of the school's Board ...

Roy Williams said Dean Smith charged him with protecting the Smith Center — and argues that renovating, not relocating, is ...

UNC basketball coach Roy Williams isn't mincing words in providing his stance on the future of the Smith Center. Here's what ...

Former North Carolina coach Roy Williams and former star Tyler Hansbrough released videos in support of keeping the Tar Heels ...

UNC’s win over Notre Dame offered relief on the court, even as uncertainty grows over whether the Tar Heels will remain at the Smith Center or move off campus.

UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts weighed in on the ongoing debate regarding the future of the Smith Center, calling the passion "a ...

Tyler Hansbrough is leading opposition to UNC’s off-campus arena plans, urging renovations to keep the Smith Center on campus ...

Williams coached the Tar Heels in the Smith Center from 2003-2021 ...

UNC basketball has 90 losses at the Smith Center, which opened in 1986. Here are 10 of the top games from Tar Heel opponents ...

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The Dean E. Smith Center, photographed on Monday, December 22, 2025 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com Joel Berry II was getting ready for bed on Dec. 14, when he got an ...