North Carolina defeated Duke in Saturday’s second national semifinal game by a final score of 81–77, ending the illustrious coaching career of Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski.
Basketball analyst and noted North Carolina alum, Kenny Smith, gave his take on the end of an era for Coach K and the rivalry between the Tar Heels and Blue Devils.
“As happy as Tar Heel fans are probably around the country, this is a sad day for Carolina basketball. Because there is no one … that can create the type of intensity that was going here tonight for Coach K,” Smith said.
