The Tar Heels - Volume I - was released in July 2021 and is the first of a three volume work by Ron Smith. Ron's exhaustive research of over 30 years has uncovered details about the formation of UNC Basketball and every season beginning in 1911-1961. Unique and interesting stories are covered with over 450 pages and more than 1000 images.

A Comprehensive Collection - Coffee Table Book, Reference Book and Collectable
Ron's research of over 30 years has uncovered interesting details and unique images. Many have never been published. This comprehensive book includes rare insights, interesting stories, rosters, schedules, results and stats for each season. The story of the undefeated 1957 championship season is told with such exciting details you will feel like you were at the game.

Thousands of UNC fans know why they love Tar Heel Basketball. And now they can learn how the program became one of the most successful and respected in college basketball.

You will learn about the beginnings of the UNC Basketball program with interesting stories about key people and events that formed the foundation of this great program. Volume I covers every season from 1911 - 1961. Volume II will cover the Dean Smith years, 1962-1997 and Volume III the Roy Williams years, 1998-2021. This collection will be a reference book that all Tar Heel fans will look to regularly to relive all seasons of Tar Heel Basketball.

Volume I will is available now and has 474 pages and over 1000 images. This is a coffee table quality, 9.75" x 12" hard cover book.

This is likely the most comprehensive history book ever created for a sports program at any level. All Tar Heel fans will be proud to have a copy.