Germany's Rodl still inspired by his UNC coach, Dean Smith

Germany's head coach Henrik Roedl watches during men's basketball preliminary round game against Nigeria at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Germany head coach Henrik Rodl reacts during men's basketball preliminary round game against Italy at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

FILE - In this April 5, 1993, file photo, North Carolina coach Dean Smith is hugged by Pat Sullivan, left, as Henrik Rodl (5) and assistant coach Randy Weil, right, celebrate the team's 77-71 win over Michigan for the NCAA men's basketball championship in New Orleans. Rodl, now the coach of the German team, says it’s an honor to coach in the Olympics, just as Smith did in 1976. (AP Photo/Bill Haber, File)

Germany's head coach Henrik Roedl watches during men's basketball preliminary round game against Nigeria at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Germany head coach Henrik Rodl, left, interacts with player Maodo Lo during men's basketball preliminary round game against Italy at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)