A source close to the decision told the AP that Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski has been chosen to lead Team USA in the 2006 World Championships and the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The official word isn’t due until October 29th and the U.S. Olympic Committee and USA Basketball wouldn’t comment on the leak.
In the world of basketball, Krzyzewski is certainly the best collegiate coach and maybe the best coach at all levels. He is a great choice for USA Basketball, who is reeling from a sixth place finish in the 2002 World Championships and a third place finish in last summer’s Olympics. It will be interesting to see how he deals with all the NBA egos and attitudes. I’ve got one tip for Mike: get some players who can shoot.
