The No. 1 seed Duke Blue Devils are back in the Final Four for the first time since Mike Krzyzewski’s final season, marking another significant milestone for the legendary coach, widely regarded as one of the greatest in men’s Division I basketball history.
Krzyzewski led Duke to five national titles, 13 Final Fours, and more than 1,200 career wins over his illustrious tenure. After coaching his last game in 2022, Krzyzewski handed the reins to current head coach Jon Scheyer.
Now, as Scheyer prepares for his first Final Four as Duke’s head coach, Krzyzewski made an announcement that he will be in attendance on Saturday to support his former program.
“I think they’re going to be two totally different games, two great games, and I’m planning on being there to watch them,” Krzyzewski shared. “I’ve tried to stay out of it publicly just to give our program a chance to keep moving in its direction, but I want to be there with [Jon] Scheyer. Look, I want Duke to win… so I want to be there in support of them with my wife, Mickey.”
Duke has consistently been one of the best teams in the country all season long under head coach Jon Scheyer, and now they find themselves just two wins away from the program’s first national championship since 2015.
However, the road to the title won’t come easy. To capture the championship, the Blue Devils will have to defeat two No. 1 seeds. For the first time since 2008—and only the second time ever—all four teams in the Final Four have come from the top seed in their respective regions. It’s set to be a historic and challenging weekend as Duke strives to add another championship to its storied legacy.
