Mike Krzyzewski

Basketball Coaching LegendCharity: V Foundation for Cancer Research Mike "Coach K" Krzyzewski is a legendary college basketball coach who has served as the head coach for the Duke Blue Devils from 1980 - 2022. Born in Chicago, Illinois in 1947, Coach K played college basketball at the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he later served as a coach and then head coach. During his tenure at Duke, he led the Blue Devils to five National Championships and was named the National Coach of the Year five times. Coach K is known for his dynamic leadership style, his commitment to his players, and his innovative approach to the game of basketball. In the photo of his hand, he holds the net and wears the ring, from his FIFTH national title. In addition to his success at the collegiate level, Coach K has also made a significant impact on the international stage. He was named the head coach of the United States Men's National Basketball Team in 2005 and led the team to gold medal vi