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UNC Basketball Legend Larry Miller Dies at 79

5/14/2025

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Larry Miller, a celebrated former UNC basketball star, has passed away at the age of 79 in Pennsylvania. Under the legendary Dean Smith, he propelled the Tar Heels to two ACC championships and earned All-American accolades in 1967 and 1968. A two-time ACC Player of the Year, Miller scored an impressive 1,982 points, leaving a lasting legacy in college basketball.

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Larry Miller, a celebrated former UNC basketball star, has passed away at the age of 79 in Pennsylvania. Under the legendary Dean Smith, he propelled the Tar Heels to two ACC championships and earned All-American accolades in 1967 and 1968. A two-time ACC Player of the Year, Miller scored an impressive 1,982 points, leaving a lasting legacy in college basketball.