Mike Krzyzewski
This celebrity goo was created by Scott Hardie.
publication date: Sunday, March 29, 2026 (part of March 2026)
category: 
Sports
clue: He played under the other famous Coach K (as in Knight) before breaking his record as a coach himself, as part of the Blue Devils dominating college basketball for much of his 42-year tenure.
explanation: Krzyzewski, nicknamed Coach K, broke Bob Knight's record for most wins by a college basketball coach when he achieved 903 wins in 2011, as part of his long career as head coach of Duke University's men's basketball program from 1980 to 2022, during which time they won 5 national titles across 13 Final Four appearances. more…
intended difficulty: easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Samir Mehta, and Richard Slominsky
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