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Mike Krzyzewski’s Final Insult to Duke’s Haters
The winningest coach in NCAA men’s basketball history picked a very good successor.
TL;DR
- Jon Scheyer, the successor to Mike Krzyzewski, has achieved 100 wins faster than any other ACC coach.
- Scheyer has led Duke to the NCAA tournament's top seed for the second year in a row.
- Krzyzewski deliberately chose Scheyer as his successor, believing in his strategic abilities and competitive drive.
- Scheyer has implemented a faster offensive scheme and successfully recruited top talent, including projected NBA picks.
- Despite challenges like injuries and tough tournament matchups, Scheyer has maintained Duke's perennial status.
- Krzyzewski's deliberate absence after retirement allowed Scheyer room to establish his own coaching style.