It’s been quite a career for Mike Krzyzewski at Duke. It’s been 42 years and a vast majority of those years have amounted to big success to the tune of multiple championships.
Tonight marks his final night coaching at Cameron Indoor Stadium — a day many felt like would never come. But it’s here. And we’re grateful we got to see his success through all this time.
He’s been there for so long and so many of the things around him have shifted. The school, his players, his assistant coaches. The only constant was Coach K, himself.
With that being said, we thought it might be fun to take a look back at him through his years at Duke. So here we go.
Coach K and Duke after beating Michigan to win the first back-to-back NCAA championships for the first time in nearly two decades in 1992.
Mike Krzyzewski during a press conference in 1995
Krzyzewski huddled with his players in a game against Maryland in 1996.
Krzyzewski sitting at practice during the 1997 NCAA tournament as Duke prepares to play Murray State in the first round.
Coach K watching his team in the final seconds of a loss to North Carolina in 1998.
Duke in the final seconds of the 1999 NCAA championship loss to UConn.
Coach K greeting students in Duke's student section with his name spelled out on their chest.
Coach K and his family after Duke toppled Arizona in the 2001 NCAA Championship game
The media rushing over to ask Krzyzewski questions after practice at Duke in 2002.
Coach K arguing a call with an official during an ACC tournament matchup with UNC in 2003.
Krzyzewski tending to an injured Shelden Williams in 2004.
Coach K announcing to the media that he's staying at Duke after ending negotiations to coach the Lakers in the NBA in 2004.
Coach K sharing a big hug with JJ Reddick in 2005 after the ACC Championship game.
Coach K talking with the press after practice at Duke in 2006.
A look at Krzyzewski in his Team USA digs at the World Basketball Championships in 2006.
Coach K in 2008 at the First Round of the NCAA tournament.
Coach K sharing a moment with Tyler Hansborough after a Duke vs. UNC game in 2009.
Krzyzewski congratulating John Scheyer after a big second half against Wake Forest in 2009.
Cutting down the nets after the south regional final win over the Baylor Bears in 2010.
Coach K hugging Lance Thomas after winning the NCAA Championship in 2010.
A shot of Coach K at Duke's practice facility for a cover story in 2011.
Krzyzewski with Kobe Bryant at a Team USA practice in 2012.
Coach K reacting to a play during a game against Maryland in 2013.
Coach K celebrating with Duke after winning his 5th national championship with the team in 2015.
Krzyzewski reacting to the final few seconds of a loss against Syracuse in 2016.
Coach K cracking a smile coaching against Florida State in 2017.
Krzyzewski sharing a moment with Jim Boeheim after a game against Syracuse in 2018.
Coach K standing with Zion Williamson in 2019.
Coach K sharing a fist-bump with Matthew Hurt in 2021.
Coach K coaching against North Carolina one last time and cracking a smile during a break in the action in 2022.
