Mike Krzyzewski, better known as "Coach K", has been the head coach at Duke University since 1981. He coaches with a passion that is absorbed by his team. Mike played for U.S.Army with Bobby Knight as his coach. On March 1, 2008 he achieved his 800th career victory. Only one other coach has accomplished this feat.
"The Economy, Stupid"
In March 2009, after the media reported on Barack Obama's NCAA bracket strategy, Krzyzewski was reported by FOX News as saying "Somebody said that we're not in President Obama's Final Four, and as much as I respect what he's doing, really, the economy is something that he should focus on, probably more than the brackets." While Krzyzewski did says this, it was later reported that the quote was followed by a laugh, suggesting the coach had only meant it in jest.FOXNews.com: Duke Basketball Coach Has a Message For President Obama
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Mike Krzyzewski Vital Stats
Mahalo's Guide to the Duke Blue Devils Men's Basketball
NBC Sports: Coaching Record( Updated March 1, 2008)
Career Records (Through 2004-2005 Season)
As Head Coach: 721-246 (74.6%)
As Duke Head Coach: 648-187 (77.6%)
ACC Regular Season Career Record: 250-113 (68.9%)
ACC Post Season Career Record: 39-15 (72.2%)
NCAA Tournament Record: 66-18 (78.6%)
ACC Tournament Championships: 9
ACC Regular Season Championships (including ties): 10
NCAA Titles: 3
NCAA Final Fours: 10
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Fast Facts
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Born
February 13, 1947
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Notable players he has coached
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Fact:
Has done national TV advertising for American Express and General Motors
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Three of his assistants at Duke are his former players
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Fact:
Coach K has coached 7 players that went on to become head coaches at other universities
