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Roy Williams Reacts to Mike Krzyzewski Retirement from Duke, Praises His Impact

On Wednesday afternoon, Jeff Goodman of Stadium reported that legendary Duke men's basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski plans to retire following the 2021-22 season.

Later on Wednesday, former Kansas and North Carolina head coach Roy Williams reacted to the news while talking with reporters:

"Everybody knows it's coming. But Mike's been fantastic for the game of basketball, he's been fantastic for college basketball, been fantastic for the ACC. It's the greatest rivalry in sports, Duke and North Carolina basketball. He's been a good friend, he's been a guy I've respected a great deal. He made everybody bring their A-game for years and years and years.