Krzyzewski: Winning the gold 'the most rewarding' accomplishment

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Krzyzewski: Winning the gold 'the most rewarding' accomplishment

Jun 11, 2009

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Mike Krzyzewski told WRAL Wednesday night that a decision on his future as U.S. national team coach will come out in July.

“Whether I’m in an administrative role or a coaching role, it’ll still be my team,”Krzyzewski said Wednesday night at a book signing in Raleigh.

Krzyzewski was the coach for three seasons and led the Americans to the gold medal in Beijing last summer. The U.S. had finished a disappointed third in the 2006 World Championships. He said he proud of the way the team, built with professional stars, came together for a common goal.

“Everyone who’s involved with USA Basketball is a team player, and we have one common purpose. That’s the culture that is there, to do it right. We want to make sure that going forward, we develop that culture even more.”

USA Basketball spokesman Craig Miller says chairman Jerry Colangelo had a productive meeting with Krzyzewski this week, and they agreed a coaching decision will be made before the Americans' minicamp for young players from July 22-25 in Las Vegas.

Colangelo previously said he expected to announce the coach in the fall.

Krzyzewski was at a booksigning Wednesday night in Raleigh promoting his new book chronicling his journey to the gold medal at last summer's Olympics. He called the gold medal his "biggest accomplishment.

"Winning the gold was the most rewarding because it was on a global scale," Krzyzewski said. "It was the world, it was your country. When you get on that stage and you win, obviously there’s nothing that can really compare to that."

Krzyzewski also seemed confident he can continue to handle a dual role with the U.S. team and with Duke. Many Duke fans had wondered if his multiple responsibilities would wear him out heading into the rigors of a college basketball season.

"It's ours, it's our country's team," he said. "Whether I'm in an administrative role or coach, it will still be my team." He added "Whatever I finally decide to do I'll be satisfied with it; otherwise I wouldn't make the decision."

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RE: Krzyzewski: Winning the gold 'the most rewarding' accomplishment

Being the assistant coach and later head coach of loaded USA teams that won the gold, after four tries, couldn't possibly be the guy's greatest accomplishment. Turning his back on his college team during a down year and NOT being jeered out of the coaching profession for it has got to be his greatest accomplishment.

RE: Krzyzewski: Winning the gold 'the most rewarding' accomplishment

Correct!!! Duke 2009 ACC Champions*. Thanks Roy.

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I guess if the Gold was his most rewarding accomplishment, the NCAA titles don't mean so much. I know Roy is wearing him out now, but it's hard to believe it's gotten that bad for him. Sounds like a man wanting to sniff the Pro Boys for a while. With the talent he's brought in the past 4 or 5 years, I guess I can't blame him.

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RE: Krzyzewski: Winning the gold 'the most rewarding' accomplishment

For crying out ******* loud, he was a cadet at West Point. He was a member of the United States Military Academy!!! Guess what, it SHOULD MEAN A LOT. His son-in-law fought in Afghanistan, winning a Olympic Gold Medal is HIGHER than a college championship. His teams are not in the dumps, they did just win the ACC tourney again. The next two seasons have 4 five star recruits, one four star, Seth Curry joining the bunch. Before any of you say what NC has coming, save the breath, I look at their recruits also (yes, it is a good class). My point is, banners are still being hung, 30 win seasons are still happening and fantastic talent is rolling in. I bet there are hundreds of D-1 schools that wish they had his poor suffering situation.....What the **** ever

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RE: Krzyzewski: Winning the gold 'the most rewarding' accomplishment

I guess if the Gold was his most rewarding accomplishment, the NCAA titles don't mean so much. I know Roy is wearing him out now, but it's hard to believe it's gotten that bad for him. Sounds like a man wanting to sniff the Pro Boys for a while. With the talent he's brought in the past 4 or 5 years, I guess I can't blame him.

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