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Coach K: The Rise and Reign of Mike Krzyzewski

Name: Coach K: The Rise and Reign of Mike Krzyzewski
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The definitive biography of college basketball’s all-time winningest coach, Mike Krzyzewski.

Mike Krzyzewski, known worldwide as “Coach K,” is a five-time national champion at Duke, the NCAA’s all-time leader in victories with nearly 1,200, and the first man to lead Team USA to three Olympic basketball gold medals. Through unprecedented access to Krzyzewski’s best friends, closest advisers, fiercest adversaries, and generations of his players and assistants, three-time New York Times bestselling author Ian O’Connor takes you behind the Blue Devil curtain with a penetrating examination of the great but flawed leader as he closes out his iconic career.

Krzyzewski built a staggering basketball empire that has endured for more than four decades, placing him among the all-time titans of American sport, and yet there has never been a defining portrait of the coach and his program. Until now. O’Connor uses scores of interviews with those who know Krzyzewski best to deliver previously untold stories about the relationships that define the venerable Coach K, including the one with his volcanic mentor, Bob Knight, that died a premature death. Krzyzewski was always driven by an inner rage fueled by his tough Chicago upbringing, and by the blue-collar Polish-American parents who raised him to fight for a better life. With updated coverage of Coach K’s stunning final season, O’Connor shows you sides of the man and his methods that will surprise even the most dedicated Duke fan.

“Basketball fans might feel as though they already know Coach K—or Mike Krzyzewski, the decades-long coach of the Duke Blue Devils who’s set to retire after this season. In this insightful biography, sportswriter O’Connor captures the formative experiences and inner drive that catapulted the coach to icon status. Even the most die-hard fans will learn something.” — Washington Post

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Looking for an inside look into the life and career of the winningest coach in college basketball history? Look no further than Coach K: The Rise and Reign of Mike Krzyzewski. With unprecedented access to Coach K's closest confidants and unparalleled insight into his coaching methods, this book by three-time New York Times bestselling author Ian O'Connor is a must-read for any basketball enthusiast.

Coach K, as he is known worldwide, has achieved legendary status, with five national championships at Duke University and the all-time record for victories in the NCAA. Not only that, he is the first coach to lead Team USA basketball to three Olympic gold medals. Discover the secrets behind his success as O'Connor takes you behind the scenes of the Blue Devils' program, revealing untold stories and captivating relationships that define Coach K's legacy.

Throughout the book, O'Connor delves into Krzyzewski's upbringing in tough Chicago and his upbringing by blue-collar Polish-American parents. It was these formative experiences that fueled Coach K's inner rage and drive for success. Learn how this inner fire propelled him to build a basketball empire that has endured for over four decades, ranking him as one of the greats in American sport.

But this biography is more than just a recounting of achievements; it's a captivating examination of a great but flawed leader. O'Connor explores Coach K's complex relationship with his mentor, Bob Knight, a bond that met an untimely demise. Gain a deeper understanding of the man behind the legend and get an inside look at the methods that have made Coach K an icon in the sports world.

Don't miss out on this remarkable book that reveals sides of Coach K you never knew existed. Whether you're a dedicated Duke fan or simply a lover of basketball, O'Connor's insightful biography will captivate you from start to finish. Order your copy today and discover the extraordinary journey of Mike Krzyzewski.

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