It wasn’t exactly a storybook ending for Mike Krzyzewski in the NCAA tournament. The way that Coach K’s career appears to have ended, along with some early staff shakeups for his hand-picked Duke successor Jon Scheyer, have some speculating that his retirement could be shortlived. ESPN’s Jay Bilas isn’t among them, though.
On Tuesday, another notable ESPN Blue Devil—Jay Williams—speculated that the recent departure of Nolan Smith from the team’s staff could open the door for Krzyzewski’s return. Smith heads to another ACC program, Louisville, where he will battle Scheyer and Duke for recruits.
“It turns into recruiting battles, man, and it weakens your hold on the number one class,” Williams said during Keyshawn, JWill and Max. “So, if you’re Coach K, how do you strengthen that hold? By coming back.”
