Former Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski was the face of college basketball for decades before his retirement after the 2022–23 season. His voice still carries as much weight as anyone in the sport, so when he floats a pretty wild idea like a Big East-ACC merger, it may not be as wild as it seems on its face.
During a January edition of his radio show, Coach K first floated the "mega-conference" concept, which would also bring UConn football into the ACC fold. The Huskies have been an FBS independent since leaving the AAC and rejoining the Big East for most of its programs.
