Mike Krzyzewski's Final Trip To Clemson Thursday As Head Coach Of Duke Didn't Come Without Dangerous Play Involving His Player Wendell Moore Jr, Clemson's Player David Collins On Court

As the Head Coach of the Duke Men’s Basketball Program Mike Krzyzewski has won Five national championships (1991, 1992, 2001, 2010, 2015)

• Six gold medals as head coach of the U.S. Men’s National Team

• Nine National Players of the Year (11 honors)

• Six National Defensive Players of the Year (nine honors)

• 10 consecutive top-10 AP poll finishes (1997-06)

• 12 National Coach of the Year honors (eight seasons)

• 12 Final Four appearances (tied for most in NCAA history)

• 12 ACC regular season championships

• 15 ACC Tournament championships (most in league history)

• 28 NBA Lottery picks (most in Draft history)

• 35 NCAA Tournament bids (most by one coach)

• 37 All-America selections (51 honors)

• 67 ACC Tournament wins (most in league history)

• 68 NBA Draft selections, including 42 first-round picks

• 97 NCAA Tournament wins (most in NCAA history)

• 126 weeks ranked No. 1 in the AP poll (most by a coach in poll history)

• 517 ACC wins (most in league history)

• 556 weeks ranked in the top 10 of the AP poll (most by a coach in poll history)

• 649 weeks ranked in the AP poll (most by a coach in poll history)

• 1,097 victories at Duke (most in NCAA history at one school)

• 1,170 career wins (most in NCAA history)

  “according to his biography on goduke.com”

  As Duke makes up their game at Clemson tonight that was postponed because of their covid -19 issues Mike Krzyzewski is coaching his final game in Clemson South Carolina as the Head Coach Of Duke.

  Why?

  Mike Krzyzewski is retiring after the 2021-2022 season!

  Why?

  Mike Krzyzewski had this to say about his decision!

  You might ask, 'Why are you doing this right now?' Look, this is not about health. Mickie and I, whether we look it or not -- she does -- whether I look healthy ... I am. It's not about COVID or saying, 'Boy, that year was so bad.' It's not about that. It's certainly not about what's going on with college basketball. 'Boy, the game is changing.' All right. I've been in it for 46 years. You think the game has never changed?"

  He later added: "Those aren't the reasons. ... The reason we're doing this is because Mickie and I have decided the journey is going to be over in a year. And we're going to go after it as hard as we possibly can."

  “according to an article on espn.com by Myron Medcalf”

  And Jon Scheyer who currently is Mike Krzyzewski’s Associate Head Coach is going to be the Head Coach of Duke beginning in April 2023!

  Mike Krzyzewski’s final trip to Clemson Thursday as Head Coach of Duke didn’t come without dangerous play involving his player Wendell Moore Jr. Clemson’s David Collins on the court.

  Why?

  David Collins undercut Wendell Moore Jr. as he dunked on a breakaway drive with 3.01 to play in the first half after Wendell Moore stole the basketball from David Collins. Wendell Moore crashing on the court caused Mike Krzyzewski to storm off the Duke bench.

  officials separated the the players, immediately signaled an intentional foul on David Collins then Wendell Moore Jr. got to his feet quickly.

  David Collins was ejected from the game ! Though, before he left the court Brad Brownell his player down to the Duke bench area where they both apologized to Duke, to Mike Krzyzewski .

  Brad Brownell had this to say about Mike Krzyzewski.

  We have a lot of respect for Coach K and Duke and their program . The last thing we’re trying to do is hurt anybody . It’s just the right thing to do was to take them over there and make sure , since he was leaving the court , that he has to stand up and apologize himself so that’s why we did it.

  Mike Krzyzewski had this to say about the dangerous incident involving him, David Collins!

  He’s parallel to the ground , eight feet up in the air,’’That was one of the most dangerous plays I’ve ever seen . I’m not knocking Collins.

  Clemson Head Coach Brad Brownell said Collins let his competitive emotions get the better of him.

  Brad Brownell had this to say about David Collins!

  He’s a very competitive player , and I think he thought he got fouled on the play down there and so he’s fighting like crazy to get back into play , and then he makes the wrong play .

  “according to Stephen Wiseman’s article on newsobserver.com”

  David Collins had this to say on Instagram following the incident with Wendell Moore Jr. I was going to try to block it from behind but I was going to fast and I couldn’t stop I realized I needed to stop when it was too late I never have been a dirty player never will wish bro a healthy season and I never tried to hurt anybody but I know everyone is entitled to their opinion I have respect towards Duke and Clemson and I apologize to everybody for a reckless play I’m glad Wendell is okay.

  Wendell Moore Jr. had this to say about the incident with David Collins of Clemson on his Twitter page!

  Thank you everyone for checking on me!! I’m good love you all!

  Though, Mike Krzyzewski’s final trip to Clemson Thursday as the Head Of Duke did come with an 82-64 win over Clemson!

  Why?

  Trevor Keels who’s a freshman tied his career high with 25 points and added a career-best 11 rebounds as No. 7 Duke shot its way to a 82-64 victory at Clemson.

  Mark Williams who is a sophomore contributed 16 points, was 8-8 shooting while Paolo Banchero who like Trevor Keels is a freshmen contributed 15 points, 10 rebounds, recorded his fifth double double in the last eight games.

  “according to an article on goduke.com”

  Duke now going to prepare to closeout their two game road trip Saturday at Boston College.

  Tip off is set for 5:00pm from Conte Forum!

  The game is going to be televised on ACC Network!