Mike Krzyzewski

Stephen Curry, Nate Robinson do more than a little

2013-05-09 18:15:00

They were always too something for someone's liking. Stephen Curry was too wispy to warrant a major-college scholarship. Then he was too frail to become a star in the NBA. Nate Robinson was nearly too short for some rides at Disneyland, never mind...

Looking for a basketball coach? Salt Lake's the place

2013-03-20 19:45:00

SALT LAKE CITY — Top collegiate athletic directors need many things but should not live without a back-door office exit or a secret list of coaching candidates in advance of their next football and basketball openings. It doesn't matter if your...

For Louisville, injury leads to inspiration in NCAA win over Duke

2013-03-31 20:55:00

Tears are part of the NCAA tournament. They flow when teams win and flow when they lose. The tears shed for Louisville guard Kevin Ware on Sunday, though, were different. They almost spontaneously gushed in response to Ware's gruesome leg break during...

Louisville routs Duke, 85-63, after Kevin Ware breaks leg

2013-04-01 00:00:00

INDIANAPOLIS — With tears in their eyes and Kevin Ware in their hearts, there was no way Louisville was losing this game. Russ Smith scored 23, Gorgui Dieng had 14 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks, and top-seeded Louisville put aside the shock...

UCLA looking at Shaka Smart, but will the perks add up?

2013-03-25 11:23:00

UCLA reality check Part (Tier) Two. There are basketball coaches who will please Bruins fans and there are�ones Athletic Director Dan Guerrero is actually interested in: Butler’s Brad Stevens and Virginia Commonwealth’s Shaka Smart....

NCAA Tournament: Duke tops cold-shooting Creighton, 66-50

2013-03-24 21:15:00

PHILADELPHIA -- Let upsets take down other heavy favorites. Duke is back to business as usual. Rasheed Sulaimon scored 21 points, Seth Curry scored had 17 and No. 2-seeded Duke held off seventh-seeded Creighton, 66-50, on Sunday to advance to the...

NCAA Tournament: Seth Curry leads Duke past Albany, 73-61

2013-03-22 12:10:00

PHILADELPHIA — Seth Curry scored 26 points, Mason Plumlee had 23 and second-seeded Duke beat Albany 73-61 on Friday in the second round of the Midwest Regional. The Blue Devils (28-5) will meet the winner of the game between seventh-seeded...

New documentary highlights North Carolina-Duke basketball rivalry

2013-03-21 12:49:00

In "Duke-Carolina: The Blue Blood Rivalry," writer-director Jason Rem explores the heated basketball feud that has simmered for 93 years.� The independent documentary from Rem's namesake REM Entertainment and Greatest Fan Films was released via video-...

March Madness quiz: Do you know your NCAA tournament trivia?

2013-03-21 12:43:00

The NCAA tournament tips off Thursday, and as you wonder how your bracket will hold up, see whether you can ace our March Madness quiz, below.� The Los Angeles Times' college basketball gurus met up for a live chat this week to talk favorites, upsets...

The agony and ecstasy of NCAA tournament Selection Sunday

2013-03-16 19:00:00

The hours before Selection Sunday are what Lakers announcer Chick Hearn used to call "nervous time." Defending national champion Kentucky might want to chew on some of Jerry Tarkanian's old towels after probably blowing its bubble bid with an early...

Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski irate after Virginia fans storm court

2013-03-01 13:20:00

Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski was so upset at the Virginia fans storming the court after the No. 3 Blue Devils were upset by the Cavaliers, 73-68, on Thursday night, that he reportedly cursed at them. According to another report, the Atlantic Coast...

Mike Krzyzewski done as coach of U.S. men's basketball team

2013-02-27 07:25:00

Duke men's basketball Coach Mike Krzyzewski said Tuesday that he will not return to coach the U.S. men's basketball team after the Blue Devils end their season. "I've loved, loved, loved, and it's been an honor being with the USA Basketball team,"...

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski during an NCAA tournament game in Indianapolis.

2013-03-31 00:00:00

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski talks with Michigan State coach Tom Izzo after the game.

2013-03-26 00:00:00

Huge Duke University fan Matt Losey of Bethlehem sits with a large photo of Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski as he watches the NCAA basketball games at lunch time at Revolutions. SEE LANDAUER STORY BETHLEHEM DONNA FISHER/THE MORNING CALL Pic made FRIDAY,

2013-03-22 00:00:00