Read more about the article Scheyer spells out as Duke coach ready to face the future

Scheyer spells out as Duke coach ready to face the future

PHOTO (Duke Athletics): Jon Scheyer at Cameron Indoor Stadium. By TOM SHANAHAN DURHAM — Jon Scheyer took his seat at podium set up astride Cameron Indoor Stadium’s Coach K Court. He had been introduced Friday as Duke’s 20th basketball coach by president Vincent Price, outgoing athletic director Kevin White and incoming AD Nina King. Scheyer, 33, leaned into the microphone. “So, I don’t want to break any tradition yet," he said with a mischievous grin. "Do I need…

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Read more about the article West Pointer Coach K’s succession plan followed his Army career

West Pointer Coach K’s succession plan followed his Army career

PHOTO: Coach K steps from the podium into the final summer of his final season. By TOM SHANAHAN DURHAM — You don’t need to read Mike Krzyzewski’s bio to know he served in the Army after he played basketball and graduated from West Point. He often says his training and leadership skills gained apply to coaching basketball teams. Now, we’re learning that includes a succession plan for the dynasty he created at Duke the past 41 seasons. His…

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Read more about the article Coach K’s secret was spanning six decades of adjusting to the times

Coach K’s secret was spanning six decades of adjusting to the times

By TOM SHANAHAN DURHAM -- We know the numbers. Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski’s Basketball Hall-of-Fame career is known for five NCAA titles. His all-time win record stands at 1,170 and counting as he enters his final season, the upcoming 2021-22 season. But how did he succeed and stay relevant on and off the court for a career spanning six decades? The school announced on June 2 his upcoming 42nd season at Duke – and 47th overall as a…

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