UNC and Kansas advance to NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship as legendary Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski’s career comes to an end

Mike Krzyzewski watches pre-game presentations ahead of his final home game at Duke in March 2022.

Before coaching, Krzyzewski played in the military under another legendary coach, Bob Knight. Decades later, Krzyzewski would eventually break Knight’s record for most Division I coaching wins.

Krzyzewski and Knight together coached Team USA at the Pan American Games in 1979. At the time, Knight was the head coach of Indiana University. Krzyzewski was a head coach at Army, his alma mater.

Krzyzewski speaks to the media after being named Duke’s head coach in 1980.

Krzyzewski coaches Billy King in the national title game against Louisville in 1986. Duke lost 72-69, but he would return to the Final Four in five of the next six seasons.

Krzyzewski and Duke celebrate after winning the NCAA Tournament Finals in 1991. It was sweet redemption for the Blue Devils, who had been eliminated in the national title game a year earlier.

Krzyzewski hugs his star center, Christian Laettner, after Laettner’s buzzer-beater over Kentucky put the Blue Devils in the 1992 Final Four. Duke went on to repeat as champions.

President George HW Bush welcomes Krzyzewski’s team to the White House after their 1992 title.

Krzyzewski and longtime rival Dean Smith of North Carolina chat before a game in 1994. Smith retired in 1997.

Krzyzewski speaks to Duke fans after the field at Cameron Indoor Stadium was named in his honor in 2000.

Krzyzewski celebrates with his daughters Jamie, left, and Lindy after Duke won their third national championship in 2001.

In 2001, Krzyzewski was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. He was joined by his former coach Bob Knight, who introduced him at the ceremony. The other inductees that year were John Chaney, far left, and Moses Malone, second from right.

Krzyzewski yells at an official during a home game against North Carolina in 2005.

Krzyzewski coaches LeBron James, left, and Carmelo Anthony during a practice for Team USA in 2008. The team won Olympic gold that year in Beijing.

Krzyzewski wears numerous gold medals while celebrating Olympic victory with his team in 2008.

Krzyzewski greets the “Cameron Crazies” before Duke’s annual blue-white game in 2008.

The Duke bench celebrates after the Blue Devils beat Butler to win the national title in 2010.

Krzyzewski kisses the net after Duke’s 2010 title.

Krzyzewski coaches his team during a huddle in 2011.

Krzyzewski and Knight embrace after Krzyzewski broke Knight’s record for most Division I coaching wins in 2011. Knight was at the game as a television commentator.

Krzyzewski and his wife, Mickie, watch as a new banner, celebrating his winning record, is unveiled at Cameron Indoor Stadium. At left is former Duke athletic director Tom Butters, who hired Krzyzewski.

LeBron James throws water at Krzyzewski after Team USA won Olympic gold in 2012.

Duke fans cheer as Krzyzewski speaks before a home game in 2015.

Krzyzewski sits on the court during the 2015 national title game against Wisconsin. The Blue Devils won their fifth championship.

Krzyzewski and Duke guard Quinn Cook celebrate their 2015 title.

Krzyzewski jokes with President Barack Obama as the Blue Devils visit the White House after their 2015 title.

Krzyzewski coaches his team during a game in New York in 2015.

Duke fans hold up a cardboard cutout of Krzyzewski’s face during a game in 2019.

Krzyzewski leads his team as associate head coach Jon Scheyer shouts behind him in 2019. Scheyer will succeed Krzyzewski as Duke’s next head coach. Scheyer also played for Krzyzewski and was part of the national title team in 2010.

Krzyzewski is coaching his team in the ACC Tournament in 2021. Duke missed the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1995.

Krzyzewski and his wife, Mickie, leave a press conference after announcing his retirement plans in 2021.

Krzyzewski attends a preseason event at Duke in 2021.

Memorabilia are displayed at the Duke Basketball Hall of Fame on the day of Krzyzewski’s last home game in March 2022.

Krzyzewski waves to the crowd after his final home game at Cameron Indoor Stadium. There were 96 former Duke players present to watch the game, including Christian Laettner, Grant Hill, Elton Brand and JJ Redick. At the post-match ceremony, Krzyzewski apologized for the loss and thanked the crowd for their support over the years. “Our family grew up here — 10 grandchildren, our three beautiful daughters — and we loved being part of the Duke family,” Krzyzewski said. “It’s hard for me to believe it’s over. »

Krzyzewski is hugged by star rookie Paolo Banchero after Duke won their NCAA Tournament second round game this year.

Krzyzewski and his players pose for photos after winning the West Region at the NCAA Tournament. The Blue Devils beat Arkansas to book their place in the Final Four.

Krzyzewski watches the crowd before the start of Duke’s Final Four game against North Carolina.

Krzyzewski speaks with his team during a Final Four timeout.