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Mike Krzyzewski on Roy Williams' Retirement: 'One of the Greatest Coaches' Ever

Duke men's basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski offered high praise to rival Roy Williams after the North Carolina coach announced his retirement Thursday.

Krzyzewski had nothing but kind words for the man he has competed against for 18 years in the ACC:

"We have all benefited from his longevity in and commitment to coaching," Coach K said. "His legacy is secure as one of the greatest coaches in college basketball history."

Williams won 903 games in 33 seasons at UNC and Kansas with three national championships.

Williams was the fastest coach in NCAA history to win 900 games and is the only coach with more than 400 victories at two different schools.