About Duke Basketball
The Duke Blue Devils are one of the most storied and successful men's basketball programs in NCAA sports. They are the fourth-winningest men's college basketball program of all time, claiming three national championships and appearing in the Final Four 14 times.
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"Coach K"
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Most of the Blue Devils' success has come under head coach Mike Krzyzewski, who has 760 career wins in 29 seasons at the university. He coached Duke to all three of its National Titles (1991, 1992, 2001) as well as 10 Final Fours and 11 Atlantic Coast Conference championships. His total of 71 NCAA Tournament victories is a record.
The Court
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The Blue Devils play home games in Cameron Indoor Stadium, one of college sports' most historic arenas. Originally built as Duke Indoor Stadium in 1940 for $400,000, it was renamed in 1972 to honor former head coach Eddie Cameron. Its student section known as the Cameron Crazies--including seats directly alongside the court--help deliver Duke a decided home-court advantage.
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Krzyzewskiville
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It started with a few faithful fans in March 1986 and has evolved into a makeshift student village. Named after Duke's successful head coach, "Krzyzewskiville" is an area directly outside Cameron Indoor Stadium where hundreds of students camp out in tents waiting for admission to Blue Devils games.
The Shot
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On March 28, 1992, there were 2.1 seconds left in overtime of an East Regional NCAA Tournament game with Kentucky leading Duke 103-102. Duke's Christian Laettner caught Grant Hill's long inbounds pass, dribbled once and buried a jumper as time expired for the 104-103 win. The shot sent the Blue Devils to a fifth consecutive Final Four, and is considered an iconic moment in college basketball.
The NBA
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No other school has more former players on NBA rosters than Duke; a record 71 Blue Devils have been drafted into the NBA.
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