If you’re a casual college hoops fan who only tunes into games when it’s time for March Madness with the men’s and women’s NCAA tournaments — and, of course, that’s totally OK — you may notice something a little surprising about the No. 5 Duke men’s team when it tips off Thursday against No. 12 Oral Roberts.
Maybe you’re wondering… Where is Coach K??
A staple of college basketball, Mike Krzyzewski’s presence on Duke’s sideline has been a given for more than four decades. But last year, the legendary coach retired following the Blue Devils’ 2021-22 season, which ended with a Final Four loss to North Carolina.
The Hall of Fame head coach finished his career with more men’s Division I wins than any other coach in history, compiling a 1,202-368 record, including going 1,129-309 at Duke.
And now, 76-year-old Krzyzewski is in retirement, but his presence, literal or metaphorical, will surely still be felt for NCAA tournaments to come.
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