Tag Archives: Mike Krzyzewski

Rick Pitino and multiple NCAA Tournament winners

Posted on April 10, 2013 10:10 pm by John Clay

Since John Wooden's amazing reign of 10 national titles in 12 seasons from 1964 through 1975, eight college basketball coaches have won multiple national championships. Rick Pitino became the eighth on Monday night when his Louisville Cardinals defeated Michigan 82-76 … Continue reading →

Posted in College hoops, U of L basketball | Tagged Billy Donovan, Bob Knight, Dean Smith, Denny Crum, Jim Calhoun, Mike Krzyzewski, Rick Pitino, Roy Williams | Comments Off

Twenty notes on Louisville’s second straight Final Four

Posted on March 31, 2013 9:53 pm by John Clay

A few quick notes from Louisville’s win over Duke: 1. Rick Pitino said that when Kevin Ware fell to the floor right in front of the Louisville bench with 6:33 to go in the first half, “I went to help … Continue reading →

Posted in College hoops, U of L basketball | Tagged Gorgui Dieng, Kevin Ware, Luke Hanock, Mike Krzyzewski, Peyton Siva, Richard Pitino, Rick Pitino, Russ Smith, Seth Curry | Comments Off

Three reasons why Louisville will beat Duke

Posted on March 31, 2013 3:01 pm by John Clay

INDIANAPOLIS — Three reasons why Louisville will beat Duke today in the Midwest Region final. 1. Louisville has improved since November. The two teams met in the finals of the Battle 4 Atlantis on November 24 in the Bahamas. Louisville … Continue reading →

Posted in College hoops, U of L basketball | Tagged Gorgui Dieng, Kevin Ware, Luke Hancock, Mike Krzyzewski, Motrrezl Harrell, Rick Pitino, Ryan Kelly, Stephen Van Treese | Comments Off

Links to prepare you for Louisville-Duke

Posted on March 31, 2013 10:22 am by John Clay

Links to get you ready for today’s Midwest Region final between Louisville and Duke, 5:05 p.m. on CBS: Me: You can read just one more column remembering that 1992 UK-Duke game. Pat Forde: Rick Pitino and Mike Krzyzewski will always … Continue reading →

Posted in College hoops, U of L basketball | Tagged Mike Krzyzewski, Quinn Cook, Rick Pitino | Comments Off

Highlights from Duke, Louisville press conferences

Posted on March 30, 2013 3:09 pm by John Clay

INDIANAPOLIS — Quick highlights from the Duke and Louisville press conferences here this afternoon previewing Sunday’s Midwest Region final: – Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said “Louisville is the best team and playing the best.” – Lots of questions about the … Continue reading →

Posted in College hoops, U of L basketball | Tagged Chane Behanan, Christian Laettner, John Wooden, Mike Krzyzewski, Peyton Siva, Rick Pitino | Comments Off

Mike Krzyzewsk’s record in regional finals

Posted on March 30, 2013 11:30 am by John Clay

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski brings an 11-1 record in regional finals into Sunday’s Midwest Region final against Louisville. Though Coach K’s win over Kentucky in 2002 is his most famous regional final, his only loss came against Kentucky in 1998.

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Hate on Coach K if you want, but he’s right

Posted on March 1, 2013 8:39 am by John Clay

Hat tip @TheUVAFool By all reports, Duke’s play on the floor last night at Virginia was just one of Mike Krzyzewski’s problems. After the game, as Virginia students/fans stormed the court, Coach K got into it with at least one … Continue reading →

Posted in College hoops | Tagged Mike Krzyzewski |

Ten Duke notes as the Devils prepare for UK

Posted on November 12, 2012 9:30 am by John Clay

On the eve of Tuesday’s UK-Duke matchup in Atlanta, here are 10 notes from Duke’s 74-55 over Georgia State on Friday. 1. Mason Plumlee, the 6-foot-11 senior forward, led the Blue Devils with 19 points and 14 rebounds. 2. Tyler … Continue reading →

Posted in College hoops | Tagged Mason Plumlee, Mike Krzyzewski | Comments Off

SEC: Legendary Larry Munson passes at 89

Posted on November 21, 2011 8:59 am by John Clay

A sad day for the SEC as the league loses two, one a legend, the other far too young. Long-time Georgia play-by-play announcer Larry Munson passed away Sunday night from complications associated with pneumonia. Munson was 89. As Mark Bradley … Continue reading →

Posted in SEC | Tagged Andy Kennedy, Cuonzo Martin, Garrett Eukman, Gene Chizik, Larry Munson, Mike Krzyzewski | Comments Off

John Calipari denies he took a shot at Mike Krzyzewski

Posted on August 4, 2011 2:42 pm by John Clay

Matt Norlander of CBS Sports reports that while on a Memphis radio show this morning, UK coach John Calipari made a comment that could easily be construed as a shot at Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski. Norlander reports that Cal said: … Continue reading →

Posted in UK basketball | Tagged John Calipari, Mike Krzyzewski |