How many NBA players did Mike Krzyzewski coach at Duke? originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
Mike Krzyzewski is a college basketball icon, but his impact extends into the professional ranks, as well.
Despite never playing in an NBA game or patrolling an NBA sideline, Coach K’s impact on the league has stretched four decades. Over 41 years, Krzyzewski has built dominant, championship-winning Duke teams while setting up his players for professional success.
Saturday marks an important stop on Coach K’s retirement tour. Krzyzewski will coach his final game at Cameron Indoor Stadium when Duke takes on rival North Carolina in the regular-season finale. After that, he will have just the ACC and NCAA tournaments left before his storied coaching career comes to a close.
Paolo Banchero, a projected top pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, headlines the roster of Krzyzewski’s final squad. Banchero, A.J. Griffin and Wendell Moore could be the last Blue Devils to land on the impressive list of…
