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crime1 month ago•3 min saved

Mother's Post Details Last Perfect Day Before Fatal DWI Linked to Coach K's Grandson

A 15-year-old, Jack O'Shea, was killed when a car allegedly driven by Joseph Savarino, 26, grandson of Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski, struck him on an electric bike in Durham, NC. Savarino has been charged with misdemeanor driving while impaired after testing 0.11 BAC; he was released on $100,000 bail. O'Shea's mother posted about his 'last perfect day'—confession, two baseball games, and a bike ride—describing him as 'our perfect, smart, athletic, fearless, and handsome' son, whose death has devastated the family.

via New York Post|

#crime #duke-blue-devils #durham-nc

crime1 month ago•2 min saved

Duke Coach Krzyzewski's Grandson Charged With DWI in Fatal Durham Crash

Joseph Savarino, the 26-year-old grandson of Duke men's basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, was charged with driving while impaired after a fatal crash in Durham, NC that killed a 15-year-old bicyclist. Police say Savarino had a 0.11 BAC; he admitted drinking earlier that night. Bond was set at $100,000 and a driving license revocation order was issued.

via Sports Illustrated|

#bac-011 #crime #durham-crash

sports1 month ago•12 min saved

Duke Coach's Grandson Facing DWI Charge in Fatal Durham Crash

Joseph Savarino, 26, the grandson of former Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski, is charged with a misdemeanor driving while impaired after a Durham, North Carolina crash that killed a 15-year-old cyclist. Police say his breathalyzer indicated a BAC of 0.11, a judge revoked his license, and he posted a $100,000 bond.

via USA Today|

#accidents-and-disasters #drunk-driving-law #duke-blue-devils-mens-basketball

sports3 months ago•4 min saved

Coach K Opposes March Madness Expansion, Calls the Tournament Gold

Former Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski opposes expanding the NCAA Tournament, arguing that adding teams would dilute the tournament’s magic and weaken Cinderella stories in the transfer-portal era. He cautions that expansion could diminish opportunities for smaller programs, while NCAA president Charlie Baker has voiced openness to more at-large bids within the existing 31 automatic qualifiers. Krzyzewski also advocates for centralized leadership in college basketball, suggesting a structure similar to the NBA.

via The New York Times|

#duke #expansion #march-madness

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

Lakers Hire JJ Redick as Head Coach Amid NBA Coaching Shakeup

The Los Angeles Lakers have hired JJ Redick as their new head coach on a four-year deal worth $8 million annually. Despite Redick's lack of coaching experience, his former Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski defended his ability to lead the team, emphasizing that organizations hire based on belief in a candidate's potential to win. Krzyzewski also played a role in the Lakers' coaching search, including their pursuit of UConn's Dan Hurley.

via LakersNation.com|

#head-coach #jj-redick #lakers

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Coach K Urges End to Complaints About NIL and Transfer Portal"

Former Duke Blue Devils head coach Mike Krzyzewski urged college sports fans to stop complaining about Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) and the transfer portal, emphasizing the need to accept and adapt to the new landscape of college athletics. He highlighted the lack of coordination and oversight in addressing these changes and called for the creation of rules to properly handle NIL and the transfer portal, stressing the importance of embracing the new dynamic while working towards the best interests of everyone involved.

via Outkick|

#college-athletics #college-sports #mike-krzyzewski

sports2 years ago•5 min saved

"Tara VanDerveer Makes NCAA History with Most Wins in College Basketball"

Tara VanDerveer becomes the winningest coach in major college basketball, surpassing Mike Krzyzewski with her 1,203rd career victory as Stanford defeated Oregon State 65-56. VanDerveer, a Hall of Fame coach, expressed gratitude for her players, places she's been, and the attention brought to women's basketball. The milestone was celebrated with former players, supporters, and a video tribute featuring notable figures. VanDerveer's impact on women's basketball was highlighted, and her team's victory showcased the beauty and hard work of women's basketball players.

via CBS News|

#college-basketball #mike-krzyzewski #sports

sports3 years ago•3 min saved

Coach K Joins NBA as Special Adviser to Basketball Operations

The NBA has appointed legendary Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski as its special adviser to basketball operations. In the role, Krzyzewski will provide counsel to the league office, NBA team executives, and other leaders across the league on a host of issues related to the game. During his 42-year coaching career at Duke, Krzyzewski received multiple opportunities to coach in the NBA but remained with the Blue Devils until his retirement after the 2021-22 season.

via The Athletic|

#basketball-operations #coaching #duke

sports3 years ago•1 min saved

Coach K Takes on New Role as NBA Special Adviser

Former Duke men's basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski has been named as a special adviser to basketball operations in the NBA. Krzyzewski retired from coaching last year after spending 47 years in college basketball, the final 42 coming at Duke. He is the winningest coach in men's college basketball history with 1,202 wins, capturing five national championships and reaching 13 Final Fours. In his new role, Krzyzewski will provide counsel to the league office, NBA team executives, and other leaders across the league on a host of issues related to the game.

via Bleacher Report|

#basketball #coaching #duke

sports3 years ago•1 min saved

Legendary Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski joins NBA as special adviser to basketball operations.

Hall of Famer and former Duke coach, Mike Krzyzewski, has joined the NBA as a special adviser to basketball operations. He will provide counsel to the league office, NBA team executives, and other leaders across the league on a host of issues related to the game. Krzyzewski retired after the 2021-22 season with five national championships and a slew of records, including 1,202 wins at the men's Division I level, 13 Final Four appearances, 36 NCAA tournament trips, and 101 NCAA tournament game wins.

via ESPN|

#basketball-operations #duke #mike-krzyzewski

sports3 years ago•1 min saved

Legendary Coach K Joins NBA as Special Adviser to Basketball Operations

Former Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski has been appointed as a special adviser to basketball operations by the NBA. In his new role, he will provide counsel to the league office, NBA team executives, and other leaders across the league on a host of issues related to the game. Krzyzewski will remain in his post-coaching retirement position as an ambassador to Duke University. He retired from college basketball as the all-time wins leader in NCAA Division I men's basketball and a six-time gold medalist as head coach of the USA Basketball Men's Senior National Team.

via WRALSportsFan|

#basketball-operations #coaching #duke-university