Legendary UNC head-coach Dean Smith passes away at 83

Legendary UNC head-coach Dean Smith has passed away this morning at the age of 83. Here's the statement from his family:

"Coach Dean Smith passed away peacefully ... at his home in Chapel Hill, and surrounded by his wife and five children," the Smith family said in a released statement. "We are grateful for all the thoughts and prayers, and appreciate the continued respect for our privacy as arrangements are made available to the public. Thank you."

Smith won 879 games as head-coach and he led the Tar-Heels to 11 Final Fours and two national championships