As an avid NBA supporter, I was never as entranced with the lesser brand of college basketball, especially the elevation of their coaches into deities, as many fans and media members. That includes Mike Kryzyewski, known throughout the land and from here on out as Coach K, who exited stage right after 42 years patrolling the Duke University sideline when the Blue Devils fell to North Carolina, 81-77, at the Final Four in New Orleans on Saturday night. Coach K retired with the all-time record of 1,202 victories, including 73 at his alma mater Army before Duke came calling. After three trying seasons in Durham, he qualified for the NCAA tournament in 35 of the next 36 seasons, winning five national titles, the second-most behind John Wooden.
A Contrarian’s Take: Coach K Was Overrated
A Contrarian’s Take: Coach K Was Overrated
A Contrarian’s Take: Coach K Was Overrated
As an avid NBA supporter, I was never as entranced with the lesser brand of college basketball, especially the elevation of their coaches into deities, as many fans and media members. That includes Mike Kryzyewski, known throughout the land and from here on out as Coach K, who exited stage right after 42 years patrolling the Duke University sideline when the Blue Devils fell to North Carolina, 81-77, at the Final Four in New Orleans on Saturday night. Coach K retired with the all-time record of 1,202 victories, including 73 at his alma mater Army before Duke came calling. After three trying seasons in Durham, he qualified for the NCAA tournament in 35 of the next 36 seasons, winning five national titles, the second-most behind John Wooden.