Coach K, Duke learning the lessons of relying on youth

Posted Dec 11, 2017
Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski wasn’t shocked following the Blue Devils' 89-84 loss to a Boston College team that has won a grand total of six ACC games in the past three seasons. “We’re young,” Krzyzewski said. “We’re talented; we’re not as deep. We’re big. That’s a different dynamic and how you have to play defense.” Welcome to the world of the one-and-done, Coach K. (ESPN.com)

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