Author: David Thompson, USA TODAY NETWORK

The 2022 Atlantic Coast Conference football kickoff event this week in Charlotte will offer much more than just the usual hype.

Michael Jordan couldn’t help but bring up the Duke-North Carolina rivalry after the Hornets took Mark Williams 15th overall during the 2022 NBA draft.

Less than a week before the 2022 NBA Draft, former Duke freshman phenom Paolo Banchero said he should be the No. 1 overall pick.

Mike Krzyzewski has kept a low profile since retiring as Duke basketball coach last month. So what has he been up to?

Michael Savarino, the grandson of former Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, has entered the transfer portal. He has one year of eligibility left.

Arkansas’ Nolan Richardson became the second Black coach to win a men’s NCAA basketball title in 1994. He hopes Hubert Davis can become the 5th on Monday night against Kansas.

Adrian Griffin, 47, is an assistant coach with the Raptors, but more importantly this weekend, he’s the father of Duke freshman forward A.J. Griffin.

Mike Krzyzewski and Jim Boeheim’s friendship has moved far beyond basketball. Saturday could be the last time they coach against each other.

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski was moved by Tony Bennett’s words in a small pregame ceremony Virginia held celebrating Coach K’s career.

Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski said most of his players and staff contracted COVID-19, but his team will be able to return to action Tuesday.