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In Kevin Durant, New-Look Team USA Has Humble Leader

LAS VEGAS -- The week began with Team USA officials talking extensively about Kevin Durant being such a key part of this summer's team. But then they became quite aware Durant doesn't like that kind of talk. Not that anything has changed about how much Durant is appreciated on the team that will play in next month's World...

Stakes Sizzling as Duke Meets Maryland

COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- The sexy sound bite of the week from Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski was, "I don't look at any of our games in the ACC as a rivalry game'' -- two days before his team was to play at Maryland with the conference regular-season championship on the line, and five days before playing North Carolina.The more...

Coaches K, Cal Latest Names Dropped in Nets Coaching Rumorfest

Mike Krzyzewski and John Calipari are now "rumored candidates" for the New Jersey Nets head coaching position, a job for which no official coaching search has even begun (making their candidacy somewhat tepid). The K rumors started out of North Jersey's Bergen Record, where a source is cited as saying that "[Krzyzewski is]...

Stoudemire Most Intriguing of 27 Players Named for Team USA

Andrew Bynum and Rajon Rondo turned down invitations. But that was no problem since USA Basketball had plenty of eager replacements. In fact, it seemed as though Amar'e Stoudemire's days with Team USA were done. But the Phoenix forward, who had turned off USA Basketball officials by pulling out before the 2008 Olympics,...

Desperate Heels Look for Spark in Rivalry

If there is a silver lining for staggering North Carolina -- and this might be an improbability by any stretch of the imagination -- at least the timing might be perfect for the Tar Heels. Duke motors to Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday night to face UNC in one of the nation's best basketball rivalries. Despite the unusual...

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THE HUFFINGTON POST - LOCAL

A MAJOR STATEMENT

No. 7 Duke won four national championships over the years while being driven by what Hall of Fame coach Mike Krzyzewski says was energy, effort and hunger.

THE HUFFINGTON POST

Rob Taub: Jumping Through Hoops

I have lived my entire life in or around New York City, which is considered to be The Mecca of Basketball.

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02/22/12 Athlon Sports magazine inside Saturday's paper Source: The Post and Courier - Charleston SC Saturday's edition of The Post and Courier will include a copy of Athlon Sports magazine.
02/21/12 The âreal' numbers behind Duke basketball Source: The Chronicle - Duke Univ - Durham NC To understand a team it takes a look beyond the typical numbers.
02/21/12 Defense keeps Eagles' offense grounded Source: The Chronicle - Duke Univ - Durham NC Head coach Mike Krzyzewski is the first to admit that this year's Duke roster is not the most talented he has ever had.
02/20/12 Coach K weighs in on Jeremy Lin Source: The Chronicle - Duke Univ - Durham NC In an appearance on this morning's Dan Patrick Show , Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski weighed in on Jeremy Lin, who played for former Blue Devil point guard Tommy Amaker at Harvard.
02/20/12 No. 5 Duke beats BC 75-50 behind Curry's 18 points Source: NBC - WCNC NewsChannel 36 - Charlotte NC Some day Boston College's very young team may become a contender in the Atlantic Coast Conference.