The last 13 months saw far too many surgeries for Duke basketball to be at its best.
The last two months saw a dramatic turnover of the Blue Devils roster.
Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski had five of the surgeries, including a back procedure that caused him to miss seven games last season.
On Wednesday, though, the 70-year-old Krzyzewski declared himself fit and his program ready to put in the work to remain among the nation’s elite teams.
“It’s good to feel good,” Krzyzewski said. “I feel great.”
Throughout his health issues, his Blue Devils began last season as the nation’s No.