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Love and Basketball: A Leadership Game Plan From Coach K
This April when Grayson Allen lumbered across the court in the NCAA championship game to save a loose ball, the Blue Devil freshman roared with enough emotion to raise the hair on every head in the packed stadium. But most affected were a 68-year-old coach and seven other young men in blue, who fought off the … Continue reading Love and Basketball: A Leadership Game Plan From Coach K
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National Champs! Duke Beats Wisconsin for 5th Title
Led by Tyus Jones and Jahlil Okafor, Duke’s talented group of youngsters outscored Wisconsin by 14 points over the final 13 minutes Monday night to grit out a 68-63 victory for the program’s fifth national title.
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This Team is Deserving of Title Game
After Duke beat Michigan State 81-61 to advance to the national championship game, Mike Krzyzewski talked about how special it is to play in the title game and how this team is deserving of a chance to play for the championship.
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Duke in Title Game
Two star freshmen, a solid senior and some of the trademark defense Duke has long been known for have the Blue Devils back in the national championship game. And in Indianapolis, no less. Justise Winslow scored 19 points, fellow freshman Jahlil Okafor added 18, and senior Quinn Cook had 17 to lead top-seeded Duke to an 81-61 victory over Michigan State on Saturday and into yet another title game in the city known for a 500-mile auto race.
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Coach K Life Lessons
It’s not every day you get to hear what really happens on the court — as the final seconds tick down to a NCAA national championship. But that’s exactly what happened to me on Friday when I had a chance to chat with Duke legend Jay Williams — about his personal experience in the 2001 championship game against Arizona.
“The clock was ticking down,” Williams told me. “And we knew we were about to win. But it’s Chris Duhon that I remember most.” Duhon, his teammate, motioned to Williams to get his attention. Williams remembers thinking, “what’s going on?” “Your dream,” Duhan told him. “Remember to throw the ball in the air.”
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Duke Punches Final Four Ticket in Win Over Gonzaga
Mike Krzyzewski is living in the moment with his youngest team ever, not thinking too much about the significance of his latest trip to the NCAA Final Four. With their trio of freshmen starting, the Duke Blue Devils are going to their 16th Final Four, and a record-tying 12th for Krzyzewski, after a 66-52 win … Continue reading Duke Punches Final Four Ticket in Win Over Gonzaga
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Duke’s Coach K Discusses the Gauntlet of March
After his team advanced past Gonzaga to capture the South Region, Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski celebrates how special it is to make the NCAA Tournament, let alone the Final Four.