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Mike Krzyzewski Decision to Coach USA Basketball Through 2016 Olympics is Best for Duke Basketball

Jimmy Kelley — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:09:57 +0000

Malcolm Gladwell's book Outliers explores what he calls the 10,000 rule. The basic idea behind the concept is that it takes 10,000 hours before you can be an expert on anything. Mike Krzyzewski passed that threshold years and years ago, but his decision to remain the coach of the United States Basketball team through the 2016 Olympics gives him more opportunity to work with the highest-quality athletes in the sport and thus makes him an even better coach.

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FanTake 2013: Submit Your Duke Sports Articles

Jim Oliver — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:48:46 +0000

Last summer I opened up my site to you the fan. Through a series called “FanTake”, I allowed you, the reader, to write articles for Duke Report. I know a lot of you have some things on your chest you…

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Tarik Black Chooses Kansas Over Duke Basketball, Leaves Front Court With Questions

Jimmy Kelley — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:01:34 +0000

Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports Well, the last recruiting chase for the 2013-14 season has come to a close with senior transfer Tarik Black choosing Kansas over Duke. The former Memphis center will be eligible to play immediately and his choice…

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Coach K and Former Duke Stars Highlight K Academy XI

Duke Sports Information — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:34:51 +0000

Over 30 former Blue Devil basketball players, including a pair of former greats (Mike Gminski and Jason Williams) that have had their Duke jerseys retired, will serve as team coaches this summer to headline the 11th annual K Academy, May…

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Duke to Face Michigan in 2013 Big Ten/ACC Challenge

Duke Sports Information — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:37:14 +0000

Mitch McGary of Michigan The Duke men’s basketball team will host Michigan Tuesday, Dec. 3 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in the 15th annual Big Ten/ACC Challenge Presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods as announced by ESPN today. The ACC has won…

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Tyler Thornton Named Finalist for SI College Athlete of the Year

Duke Sports Information — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:23:37 +0000

Rising senior Tyler Thornton was named one of 10 finalists for the Sports Illustrated College Athlete of the Year Wednesday. The award celebrates one female and one male collegiate student-athlete who have demonstrated excellent performance on the field and in…

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Morning Links May 1st : Florida lands key gurad from Rutgers

Greg Fitzpatrick — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:44:01 +0000

The Florida Gators already have a team next year that will have one of the best front courts in the nation with Patric Young. They are stacked at the guard position with Scotty Wilbekin an highly-talented incoming recruit Kasey Hill. …

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Morning Links April 30th : Despite the latest moves, Kentucky still atop of the preseason polls

Greg Fitzpatrick — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:39:23 +0000

The draft for the deadline has passed by and it is interesting to look at some of the decisions that players have made in regards to their future. We have the expected, the unexpected, and the shockers. It was expected…

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Jon Scheyer Named Special Assistant at Duke

Duke Sports Information — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:44:18 +0000

DURHAM, N.C. – Former Duke All-America Jon Scheyer will return to the Blue Devils as a special assistant for the 2013-14 season, head coach Mike Krzyzewski announced Monday. “What a great addition to the Duke Basketball staff!” said Krzyzewski. “Jon…

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Morning Links April 29th : Miami’s Larkin and Michigan State’s Payne both make their decisions

Greg Fitzpatrick — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:45:08 +0000

Miami’s Shane Larkin has decided to leave the U for the NBA draft. Michigan State coach Tom Izzo must have a huge grin as he is now aware that his big man Adrian Payne is staying with the team for…

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