Topic: Mike Krzyzewski

Jim Boeheim joins college basketball’s exclusive 900-wins fraternity

In his 37th season at Syracuse, Jim Boeheim now looks to overtake Bobby Knight (902 wins) on the list of all-time winningest coaches. Jim Boeheim is also chasing Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski, who currently has 936 wins.

In London, Team USA individual brilliance outshone Spain

In a physical yet spirited Olympic final, the US overcame a gritty effort by Spain to capture the men's basketball gold medal.

US men fend off Spain to win basketball gold

In their closest game of the London Olympics, the US men's basketball team beat Spain 107-100, to win the gold medal.

'Dream Team' 2.0 goes for gold: Is Spain really a threat?

USA basketball's Dream Team redux has rolled into the finals of the London Olympics Sunday, but there it faces Spain, the one team that could give it problems. 

Kobe Bryant awakens in Team USA's win over Australia

The Americans, after beating the Aussies in the men's basketball quarterfinals, will face Argentina once again for the chance to go for the gold.

James assumes leadership role as Team USA humbles France

LeBron James has eight assists yesterday and Kevin Durant scored 22 points as the US defeated France, 98-71, in each team's first basketball contest of the 2012 Olympic Games.

USA vs. Spain: A sneak preview of gold medal match?

USA vs. Spain: The Americans basketball team beat Spain 100-78 Tuesday night. These are best two teams in the world and USA vs. Spain is the expected pairing in the Aug. 12 gold-medal game.

USA basketball team escapes with win in Argentina warmup

Team USA beat Argentina 86-80 in Sunday's exhibition game. Argentina, which won the 2004 Olympic gold medal, kept it close.

NCAA bracket busters and the Sweet 16

A historic weekend in the NCAA men's basketball tournament saw more than its share of momentous upsets, shattering both convention and fans' brackets. The 'Sweet 16,' featuring the sixteen remaining teams, begins March 22nd.

Can NCAA really police college football? Miami emerges as test case.

NCAA critics were growing more vocal even before new allegations that University of Miami football players accepted gifts and prostitutes from a booster. Now, the NCAA faces a test of its credibility.

NCAA championship: UConn wins third national title

NCAA championship ends in disappointment for second year for Butler. UConn beat the Indiana underdog 53-41, making it UConn's third national title.

NCAA Tournament: Sweet 16 coaches have paid their basketball dues

Reaching this point in the NCAA tournament represents a major achievement in careers that began modestly, even for Coach K.

NCAA tournament: Morehead State joins Top 10 Cinderella teams

One of the most enjoyable things about the NCAA tournament - for basketball fanatics and casual observers alike - is the Cinderella story. This list looks some of the best upsets in NCAA tournament history.

US and Iran face off – at World Basketball Championships

The US and Iran set aside controversy over Iran’s nuclear program to play a World Basketball Championships match that featured NBA players including Hamed Haddadi of Iran.

Chapter & Verse
The John Wooden reading list

As tributes to legendary coach John Wooden continue to flow, here are the books that remind us why he matters.

The New Economy
Brad Stevens: the economics of a Cinderella coach in the Final Four

Coach Brad Stevens has earned his pay for Butler's Cinderella run into the Final Four.

Classic review: Last Dance: Behind the Scenes at the Final Four

Sports author John Feinstein offers a primer on March Madness and the drama surrounding the NCAA basketball tournament.

The Vote
Is Duke's Coach K really upset with President Obama?

‘Redeem Team’ wants more than Olympic gold

US men’s basketball is trying to fix its image (and win) by putting teamwork before ego. Quarterfinals start Wednesday.

Storied college basketball rivalry tilts to Tar Heels – for now

The campuses of North Carolina and Duke University are eight miles apart. But the competition between the two is much closer, even if Tyler Hansbrough's team has surged ahead of late.

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