Krzyzewski named head coach of US basketball team
(Reuters)
Updated: 2005-10-27 09:12

"We are very proud to unite the best of professional and college basketball as we look to reclaim our dominance in both World Championship and Olympic competition."

One of the most successful collegiate coaches of all-time, Krzyzewski has averaged more than 25 wins a season during his 25-year career and entering the 2005-06 season, he owns a career record of 721-246.

Under Krzyzewski, Duke has captured three national championships and reached the Final Four 10 times, the third-most by any coach in NCAA history.