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Duke’s legendary Coach K set to retire after 2021-22 season, according to reports

Next season, for the first time since 1980-81, there will be a new head men’s basketball coach at Duke University. Stadium’s Jeff Goodman broke the news on Wednesday afternoon that Mike Krzyzewski will retire after the 2021-22 season, according to Goodman’s sources.

BREAKING: Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski has decided to retire after this coming season, multiple sources told @stadium. Official announcement expected soon.

The leading candidate to replace K is assistant and former Duke player Jon Scheyer.— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) June 2, 2021

This coming season will be K’s 42nd season at the helm of the Blue Devils, and he’s had an illustrious career.