When UNC basketball moved from Carmichael to the Smith Center in 1986, players like Steve Hale felt more lost than legendary. Despite a career-high 28 points against Duke in the debut, Hale remembers wandering the maze-like halls and missing the tight, electric feel of Carmichael. For him, the Smith Center never truly felt like home, even as the Tar Heels racked up wins. Meanwhile, Jeff Lebo recalls the pressure of opening the new arena and the surreal experience of playing—and then immediately catching a flight for another game. How do you think a venue shapes a team’s identity and memories? #Sports #UNC #TarHeels