Mike Krzyzewski

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/mike-krzyzewski

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the full name?Michael William Krzyzewski
2. What is the primary coaching affiliation?Duke University (1980-2022)
3. Who is Mike Krzyzewski?Mike Krzyzewski, also known as Coach K, is a famous basketball coach who has led Duke University and the U.S. national team to many championships.
4. What did he do at Duke University?At Duke, he turned the Blue Devils into a national powerhouse, winning five NCAA national championships and many ACC titles.

NCAA Division I: The highest level of intercollegiate athletics in the United States, featuring the most competitive programs.
ACC Tournament Championship: The annual basketball tournament featuring teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference, a highly competitive collegiate athletic conference.
FIBA: The International Basketball Federation, the governing body of international basketball competitions.