If UNC basketball is something of a religion in North Carolina--and it is--longtime coach Dean Smith is certainly its patron saint. The Dean's List, then, with the Carolina-blue trim on its nicely illustrated pages and a foreword by Michael Jordan, the greatest Tar Heel of them all, is more than just the celebration its title implies; it is an illustrated bible of a college basketball dynasty. Since Smith's anointment as head coach in 1961, the numbers have been staggering: more than 800 victories, 17 conference titles, 22 consecutive NCAA tournament bids, two national championships, 24 first-round NBA draft picks. But The Dean's List goes well beyond the numbers; it is an honest--if affectionate--history of a remarkable program, and the icon who brought innovation to the game and inspiration to his players.