UConn men’s basketball head coach Dan Hurley has declined a lucrative offer to become the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Hurley will instead pursue a third consecutive national championship with the Huskies. This feat has only been achieved by the UCLA Bruins over 50 years ago. Led …
Read More »Jay Wright retires as Villanova’s head coach, Fordham’s Kyle Neptune to take over
Hall of Fame coach Jay Wright announced his retirement as head coach of the Villanova Men’s basketball team. After 21 seasons, four Final Four appearances and two national championships, the legendary coach is stepping down. The legacy of Jay Wright Jay Wright was very successful in his time with the …
Read More »Coach K leaves his mark
While Duke didn’t see the win they wanted, head coach Mike (Coach K) Krzyzewski left nothing but a lasting mark on the team as he prepares for retirement. Coaching Career Coach K started his college coaching career in 1974 when he was an assistant coach on Bob Knight’s staff. Notably, …
Read More »Duke, North Carolina Meet for Fantasy Final Four
Duke. North Carolina. It’s always a big, blue-blooded, rival matchup. Some may wonder if the two squads have ever met in the NCAA Final Four. They haven’t– indeed, the two teams with 11 championships among them have never met in the NCAA Tournament. Now, a spot in the championship game …
Read More »Coach K stays alive
Coach Mike Krzyzewski keeps his farewell season alive, advancing to the Final Four with a win over Arkansas on Saturday. This marks his 13th Final Four appearance in his 42 year tenure at Duke University. The Blue Devils offense exploded putting up 79 points against one of the nation’s best …
Read More »Blue Devils Advance to Elite Eight
Coach Mike Krzyzewski and the Blue Devils continue to dance their way into the Elite Eight. Duke and Texas Tech battled it out last night as each team gave the other a run for their money. Duke eventually came out victorious, 78-73. First Half Coach K’s 100th NCAA Tournament win …
Read More »Men’s Sweet 16 begins Thursday
With the Sweet 16 beginning Thursday, the NCAA Men’s Tournament has been madness. With upsets and highlight-worthy plays, the tournament has provided excitement to its viewers. Notably, there were six upsets in the second round alone. Some of the top seeds have struggled, such as Baylor, while others have shows …
Read More »No. 4 Duke hosts UNC in Coach K’s last game at Cameron Indoor
For the last 42 years, Mike Krzyzewski has been the head coach of the Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball team. Coach K’s impact on the world of college basketball is unmatched. He has lead the Blue Devils to five NCAA National Championships, 12 Final Four appearances, 15 ACC tournament championships …
Read More »Coach Mike Krzyzewski is set to retire after upcoming season
It’s the end of an astounding men’s college basketball era. Duke’s men’s basketball head coach Mike Krzyzewski, also known as “Coach K,” will retire after the 2021-2022 season, the university announced Wednesday. 2021-22. The last ride for The Goat. 🐐😈 pic.twitter.com/pJ0kPYWmmK — Duke Men’s Basketball (@DukeMBB) June 2, 2021 His …
Read More »North Carolina’s Roy Williams Gets 900th Win
With fans in attendance for the first time this season, the Tar Heels delivered. Head coach Roy Williams won his 900th game as a head coach as his team took down No. 11 Florida State 78-70. North Carolina pulls off the comeback It seemed unlikely that Williams would earn his …
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