to a game at Cameron Indoor Stadium, which has been one of the greatest experiences of my life! As you read this essay, you will learn the complete history of the Duke University basketball program. The Duke basketball program was formed in the year 1905 (GoDuke.com). It has been a very successful program since. Duke also has one of the greatest coaches of all time, Mike Krzyzewski or Coach K, who some people even consider to be the greatest. Even their arena, Cameron Indoor Stadium, is considered
as an All- American in 1951 and 1952 for his basketball talents. Unfortunately, he was never able to lead either of his teams to a championship. His basketball number (10) was retired, and now hangs on the ceiling of Cameron Indoor Stadium. The 1980?s rolled around and the ?Cameron Crazies? (Duke Basketball fans) felt as if there were no hope for their Blue Devils basketball program, but that?s where they were wrong. Along came what is arguably the greatest coach to step foot on a basketball court
There are many names synonymous with college basketball, but none are on the same level as Mike Krzyzewski. LIFE Mike Krzyzewski, born to polish immigrants William and Emily Krzyzewski on February 13, 1947, was raised on Chicago’s north side. Although both parents have passed away, the example of integrity and ethics have never left him. In fact, his mothers influence of a strong faith has kept the ritual of placing her rosary in his shirt pocket before each and every game that he has coached. This
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There are two shades of blue that rule the basketball courts in and around Durham, North Carolina. Both are perennially the best in the ACC and are fierce rivals. The head coaches of both teams are great leaders on the basketball court and in the game of life. In addition, they are able to manage multimillion dollar budgets and maintain the ultra positive image of their players and their respective school. People like winners. Many have the philosophy that the underdog should win occasionally.