Coach K enjoying family, ‘at peace’ with coaching retirement
2 years, 6 months ago

Coach K enjoying family, ‘at peace’ with coaching retirement

Associated Press  

DURHAM, N.C. — Mike Krzyzewski is savoring the first taste of life after a Hall of Fame coaching career at Duke. And I like that.” The coach was back at the annual K Academy adult fantasy basketball camp on Wednesday. Krzyzewski said he’s still traveling for speaking engagements and taking time to answer correspondence. Krzyzewski’s final season included reaching 1,202 career victories and a 13th Final Four — both records — before losing to rival North Carolina in early April. He’s in a great spot,” new Blue Devils coach and designated successor Jon Scheyer said, pausing to ask: “Was he talking about his dog?” That would be a silver Labrador named Coach, presented at the team’s postseason awards ceremony.

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Hall of Famer Mike Krzyzewski named adviser to NBA basketball operations
1 year, 7 months ago

Hall of Famer Mike Krzyzewski named adviser to NBA basketball operations

The Hindu  

Mike Krzyzewski is coming out of retirement and heading to the NBA — as an adviser, not a coach. The league said Wednesday that Krzyzewski, the Hall of Famer and all-time men’s college Division I coaching wins leader, is its new special adviser to basketball operations. “We are honored to have Coach K join the NBA family and share his …

Coach K stays busy with ‘Basketball and Beyond’, speeches
1 year, 10 months ago

Coach K stays busy with ‘Basketball and Beyond’, speeches

Associated Press  

Mike Krzyzewski isn’t coaching for the first time in 48 years, but that doesn’t mean he has retired. I’m on the road at least once, sometimes twice a week, to different locations, and I’ve learned a lot doing that.” Krzyzewski — who won 1,202 games, five national titles and made 13 Final Fours during his career at Army and Duke …

Krzyzewskiville, rowdy Duke fans part of Coach K’s legacy
1 year, 10 months ago

Krzyzewskiville, rowdy Duke fans part of Coach K’s legacy

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! “But I don’t think anybody has a moment where they think to themselves: ‘I wish that I didn’t do this.’” For decades, the reward was securing a coveted spot inside Cameron Indoor Stadium to cheer Hall of Fame coach Mike Krzyzewski’s Blue Devils against hated …

Duke’s Scheyer ready for program’s ‘pivotal’ coaching change
2 years, 8 months ago

Duke’s Scheyer ready for program’s ‘pivotal’ coaching change

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Jon Scheyer tried to soak up every possible nugget and detail he could as retiring Mike Krzyzewski’s designated successor in their final season together on the Duke sideline. But to sustain it, this is Duke’s opportunity to continue to do that.” The Blue Devils have been building to this moment since Krzyzewski’s announcement last June that he …

Krzyzewski K-O’d: North Carolina takes out coach, Duke 81-77
2 years, 8 months ago

Krzyzewski K-O’d: North Carolina takes out coach, Duke 81-77

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — For the 48th time over 47 years of unparalleled coaching, Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski took the slow walk to midcourt and shook the hand of the North Carolina coach who beat him. “Dwelling on the two wins against Duke doesn’t help us against Kansas,” said Hubert Davis, who took over for Roy Williams this season and has now …

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski’s career ends with Final Four loss to North Carolina
2 years, 8 months ago

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski’s career ends with Final Four loss to North Carolina

LA Times  

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski looks on Saturday night. For the 48th time over 47 years of unparalleled coaching, Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski took the slow walk to midcourt and shook the hand of the North Carolina coach who beat him. Krzyzewski’s remarkable career came to sudden close after Caleb Love made a key three-pointer and three late free throws to lift …

NCAAs: Coach K’s farewell tour extended through next weekend
2 years, 9 months ago

NCAAs: Coach K’s farewell tour extended through next weekend

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! “I’m an Army guy,” recalled Krzyzewski, who played for Bobby Knight at West Point and started his coaching career there. “I’m so — I’m really proud to be your coach.” Coach K has been hoarse since the tournament started, but he insisted on making a …

Duke’s Krzyzewski misses 2nd half of win vs. Wake Forest
2 years, 10 months ago

Duke’s Krzyzewski misses 2nd half of win vs. Wake Forest

Associated Press  

DURHAM, N.C. — Duke Hall of Fame coach Mike Krzyzewski didn’t coach the second half of ninth-ranked Duke’s 76-74 win against Wake Forest on Tuesday night. The team’s official Twitter account later posted that Krzyzewski was “not feeling well” and wouldn’t return. Associate head coach Jon Scheyer, who has been designated as Krzyzewski’s successor for next season, took over as …

Duke’s Scheyer ‘not afraid’ of test as Coach K’s successor
3 years, 6 months ago

Duke’s Scheyer ‘not afraid’ of test as Coach K’s successor

Associated Press  

DURHAM, N.C. — Jon Scheyer remembers handling the pressure of playing for a national championship or in front of hostile crowds in high-profile games at Duke. “If I had it set in stone at 33, first-time head coach: ‘here’s exactly how we want to do it, and I’m not budging from it,’ I think that would be foolish,” Scheyer said. …

Analysis: Coach K’s legacy built on ability to reach players
3 years, 6 months ago

Analysis: Coach K’s legacy built on ability to reach players

Associated Press  

DURHAM, N.C. — What makes Mike Krzyzewski unquestionably one of the greatest coaches in the history of American sports goes beyond his resume of impressive milestones. “Let’s just put it this way: He has set a very, very high standard,” said Jerry Colangelo, the USA Basketball’s managing director who hired Krzyzewski as the men’s national team coach in 2005. Krzyzewski’s …

Duke’s Krzyzewski to coach 1 final year, hand off to Scheyer
3 years, 6 months ago

Duke’s Krzyzewski to coach 1 final year, hand off to Scheyer

Associated Press  

Mike Krzyzewski will make a final run at a national championship with Duke. The school also named former Duke player and associate head coach Jon Scheyer as Krzyzewski’s successor for the 2022-23 season. Stadium first reported news of the 74-year-old Krzyzewski’s final season with Duke, which he has led to five national championships, most recently in 2015. Duke missed the …

Mike Krzyzewski 'to step down' as Duke basketball coach after upcoming season
3 years, 6 months ago

Mike Krzyzewski 'to step down' as Duke basketball coach after upcoming season

Daily Mail  

Duke men's basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski has reportedly decided to retire after the upcoming season, ending a Hall of Fame career that has included five national titles and an NCAA Division I record 1,170 victories thus far. Duke men's basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, known to generations of fans and players as 'Coach K,' has reportedly decided to retire after the …

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