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Mike Krzyzewski was right Olympic coach at right time for USA Basketball
Mike Krzyzewski never thought he would have the opportunity to coach the U.S. men’s Olympic basketball team once NBA players were allowed to play. “In my mind and I think in every college coach’s’ mind, it should be an NBA coach,” Krzyzewski said. “Chuck Daly and P.J. Carlesimo gave me an opportunity to be an … Continue reading Mike Krzyzewski was right Olympic coach at right time for USA Basketball
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The Big Interview – Mike Krzyzewski
The U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team’s listless bronze-medal finish in Athens in 2004 led USA Basketball to put longtime NBA executive Jerry Colangelo in charge of returning the luster to its national team program. Colangelo in turn hired his fellow Chicagoan, Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski, as head coach. If it was a risk to choose a … Continue reading The Big Interview – Mike Krzyzewski
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Mike Krzyzewski upbeat on Blue Devils’ prospects for 2016-17
Mike Krzyzewski isn’t one for hyperbole, but even the Duke coach can’t help but look at the roster he has for the 2016-17 season and be excited. “We have the right ingredients to be very good,” he said in a phone interview with ESPN.com. “And that’s what we’re going to try and do — be … Continue reading Mike Krzyzewski upbeat on Blue Devils’ prospects for 2016-17
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Coach K Delivers 2016 Commencement Address
In his 36 years as the men’s head basketball coach at Duke, Mike Krzyzewski has delivered countless motivational speeches to his players. On a cloudless, cool May Sunday morning, Coach K was again exhorting Duke students — reminding them that attitude, belief, preparation and execution are the keys to being a part of a successful … Continue reading Coach K Delivers 2016 Commencement Address
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Krzyzewski Undergoes Successful Hernia Surgery
Duke University and United States National Team head coach Mike Krzyzewski underwent successful inguinal hernia repair surgery Monday at Duke University Hospital. The surgery was performed by Dr. Theodore N. Pappas, gastrointestinal surgeon at Duke University Medical Center. Typical recovery time for the procedure is four weeks. “I’d like to thank everyone at Duke University … Continue reading Krzyzewski Undergoes Successful Hernia Surgery
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Krzyzewski Helps Raise Record $10.6 Million for Cancer Research
For a few minutes on Saturday night, even nonathletic, over-intellectual types got a glimpse of what it might be like to be in the locker room when a famous coach is exhorting his team to get out there and win. Only in this case, Mike Krzyzewski, Duke University’s legendary basketball coach, addressed some 575 guests … Continue reading Krzyzewski Helps Raise Record $10.6 Million for Cancer Research
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Q&A with Coach K
Mike Krzyzewski strode into a conference room at the Duke basketball offices Tuesday afternoon exuding energy. At age 68 and coming off his fifth national championship, the winningest coach in college basketball history seems as enthused as ever – about his program, his most recent title team, his players who will be drafted Thursday night … Continue reading Q&A with Coach K