Mike Krzyzewski to be presented with Dean Smith Award
Posted Mar 31, 2023
Uniting the legacies of two rivals who became close friends, former Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski has been named recipient of the 2022-23 Dean Smith Award by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association, recognizing an individual in basketball who embodies the spirit and values of the late Coach Smith. The award will be presented on May 6.
(U.S. Basketball Writers Association)
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