Mike Krzyzewski has one more accolade to add to his decorated coaching resume.
On Friday, the Duke head coach was honored by being inducted into the Army Sports Hall of Fame. Krzyzewski was one of eight former Black Knights in the 2009 class.
Krzyzewski, Army ’69, played basketball for the Black Knights and served as senior captain in his final season. He returned to coach the team in 1975 and compiled a 73-59 record in five years, highlighted by Army’s most recent trip to the National Invitational Tournament in 1978.
“This is a tremendous honor,” Krzyzewski sad. “To be named to the Hall of Fame by the best school in the country is truly special.... West Point has been the foundation for everything in my life. It produces very genuine people. I am honored to represent our class tonight.”
Krzyzewski was introduced by his former head coach, Bob Knight, who was inducted into the Army Sports Hall of Fame last year. Duke alum John Feinstein served as the master of ceremonies for the event.
The newest class was honored at halftime of the Duke-Army football game Saturday, where Krzyzewski had a hard time deciding his rooting loyalties. Nevertheless, football head coach David Cutcliffe commended his fellow Blue Devil coach for his service to both schools.
“I have great respect for this institution [Army],” Cutcliffe said. “Mike Krzyzewski, one of our own, is a product, and he’s one of the finest leaders I think I’ve ever heard speak. I think this is... America’s premier leadership institute without a doubt.”
Krzyzewski had previously been inducted into the Naismith Coaching Hall of Fame in 2001. He is the 66th member of the Army Sports Hall of Fame.
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