Mike Krzyzewski

Easily the most recognizable name in college basketball, Krzyzewski, more commonly known as Coach K, is the winningest coach in Division 1 and has the most all-time college basketball wins, from all levels, male or female, at an impressive 1,132-344. His coaching career features time at the U.S. Military Academy, In West Point from 1975/76 through 1979/80, and Duke University since 1980/81. He has also served as an assistant coach and later Head Coach for Team USA.

During his time at West Point, he led his Alma Mater to three winning seasons, an overall record of 73-59, and one NIT.

During his time at Duke, he carries a record of 1,059-285 (426-175 in ACC competition). He has led the Blue Devils to five Division 1 titles (1991-1992, 2001, 2010, 2015), twelve Final Fours (1986, 1988-1992, 1994, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2010, 2015), fifteen ACC Tournament titles (1986, 1988, 1992, 1999-2003, 2005-2006, 2009-2011, 2017, 2019), and twelve ACC regular season titles (1986, 1991-1992, 1994, 1997-2001, 2004, 2006, 2010).

As an Assistant Coach for Team USA, Coach K earned Gold Medals in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics and the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, along with a championship victory in the 1992 FIBA Americas Cup in Portland.

As Head Coach for Team USA, he led the team to victory in the 2010 FIBA World Cup in Turkey, and the 2014 World Cup in Spain. Team USA finished third in the 2006 FIBA World Cup, hosted by Japan. Under his leadership, Team USA, also won the FIBA Americas Championship in the 2007 games in Las Vegas. Most importantly, Team USA has won Olympic gold in all three Olympics with Coach K at the helm (2008, 2012, 2016). His overall record as Head Coach for Team USA is 88-1.

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