Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski to undergo back surgery, will be sidelined indefinitely
Duke basketball coach and Hall of Famer Mike Krzyzewski will undergo back surgery, sidelining him for an indefinite period of time, the school announced Monday. Associate head coach Jeff Capel will take over for Coach K during his recovery.
The surgery is scheduled for Friday with Dr. Allen Friedman of the Duke University Hospital, according to a statement from Coach K, via a press release sent out by the school.
“Dr. William Richardson, Dr. Friedman, and our medical team have worked tirelessly to help manage this issue for several weeks,” said Krzyzewski.
“Together, we have determined that surgery is the best course of action at this time. During my recovery process, the team will be in the capable hands of Coach Capel, Coach James and Coach Scheyer. As soon as the doctors clear me to do so, I look forward to returning and giving our team 100% of my energy and attention, which is certainly something that they deserve.”
