April 2, 2022 in New Orleans, Duke Blue Devils fell to the UNC Tar Heels 77 - 81. Duke Men's Basketball let the pressure get to them and they foldedddd! Coach K had announced earlier this season that this season would be his last as head coach of Duke University's men basketball team. He has been in that position since 1980. He has definitely gained the respect of being the best collegiate coach ever!
After meeting up earlier this year with the same outcome, many thought that Duke would put this game awayyyy. After-all, all Duke needed was one more win to win the national championship. What better way for your coach to head into retirement right? WRONG. This was actually UNC and Duke's first time meeting in the NCAA tournament! But Duke missed so many free-throws in the last 5 minutes of the game. In GhiaLogic's opinion this is what sealed Duke's fate.
Some of Coach K's accolades include:
Ending his career with 1,202 career wins
28 NBA Lottery Picks
5 National Titles
13 Final Four appearancesCoach K has coached Seth Curry, Kyrie Irving, Austin Rivers, Jayson Tatum, Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson, and MANY more! This was Coach K's final chance at another national championship... Yet we are sure he is happy about how his 75 years of life has turned out :)