Duke Makes the Final Four in Coach K’s Last Season

Yesterday, No. 2 seed Duke defeated No. 4 seed Arkansas 78-69 to win the West Regional. That puts coach K (Mike Krzyzewski) in his 13th final four. Duke faced yet another elite defense on Saturday night in the Elite Eight, and the Blue Devils turned in another elite offensive performance as they cruised past Arkansas…

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Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski to retire after next season

Mike Krzyzewski’s legendary coaching career is nearing its end. Duke announced Wednesday evening that its longtime men’s basketball coach will retire following the 2021-22 season. The school also confirmed that former Duke player and associate head coach Jon Scheyer will succeed Krzyzewski after his retirement. “My family and I view today as a celebration,” Krzyzewski said…

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Zion Williamson Commits to Duke

 The future of Duke University is looking brighter and brighter. The school just recently landed a commitment from a top-5 recruit, Zion Williamson over the weekend. This was a major haul for the storied basketball program, considering that it was Clemson or Kentucky University that was in the lead to land the athletic forward. Williamson…

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Manu Ginobili and Pau Gasol Living the Basketball Dream

Two of the most interesting characters in the NBA during the coming season will be Manu Ginobili and Pau Gasol. Neither are from the USA, but these foreign imports have become part of the NBA furniture over the last 15 years. Now that their careers are in twilight, what will they offer through the 2016/2017…

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Duke beats Wisconsin 68-63 for 2015 NCAA Title

The full drama and spectacle of the 2015 NCAA Tournament has reached its climax. The Duke Blue Devils, thanks to the unexpected heroics of a reserve player, rallied in the second half of the Finals to defeat the Wisconsin Badgers, 68-63. On one hand the Blue Devils are now filled with triumphant jubilation, while on…

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Coach Mike Krzyzewski still considering coaching Team USA?

Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski acknowledged Saturday that he’s in discussions to return as head coach of USA Basketball through the 2016 Olympics. “There’s a chance,” Krzyzewski said. “That’s correct.” Krzyzewski said he hasn’t made a final decision, but his openness to the position represents a significant change. For eight months, Krzyzewski has maintained he’s not…

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