ACC To Honor Dean Smith, Lorenzo Charles, other Greats

Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)

Former North Carolina coach Dean Smith and former Maryland coach Lefty Driesell are two of the ACC greats who will be honored at the ACC Basketball Tournament Legends event, the league announced Monday.

The ACC Tournament is March 13-16 in Charlotte. Smith, Driesell and others will be honored at the  ACC Legend’s Brunch at the Charlotte Westin Hotel on Saturday, March 15 beginning at 10 a.m. Tickets, priced at $35 each with tables of 10 available for $350, can be purchased from the Charlotte Sports Commission by calling 704-688-8531.

The Legend’s will also be presented to the ACC Tournament crowd at the Bobcats Arena at halftime of the first semifinal game on March 15, which will have a 1:30 pm tipoff.

Also among those being honored are former N.C. State player Lorenzo Charles, former Duke center Mike Gminski and Wake Forest star Len Chappell.

Here are the ACC coaches and players who will be honored at this year's Legends Brunch:


Name (School), Years, Position
Bill Curley (Boston College), 1991-94, Center
Elden Campbell (Clemson ), 1987-90, Center
Mike Gminksi (Duke) 1977-80, Center
Charlie Ward (Florida State), 1991-94, Guard
Kenny Anderson (Georgia Tech), 1990-91, Guard
Lefty Driesell (Maryland) 1970-87, Coach
Tim James (Miami), 1996-99, Forward
Dean Smith (North Carolina) 1961-97, Coach
Lorenzo Charles (N.C. State), 1982-85, Forward
John Crotty (Virginia) 1988-91, Guard
Glen Combs (Virginia Tech) 1966-68, Forward
Len Chappell (Wake Forest) 1960-62, Forward

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