4 Ingredients Of The Duke Blue Devils Basketball Success

Since hitting the court for the first time,customized bobbleheads, the Duke Blue Devils have been major contenders in the world of NCAA basketball. Certain components have made them winners.

Since 1906,Rehearsal Dresses, the Duke Blue Devils men s basketball team has mastered the art of slam dunking the competition. In fact, only three other schools have earned a higher winning percentage: Kansas, North Carolina,personalized bobblehead, and Kentucky. Other teams occasionally feature a star player or earn a spot in the NCAA tournament s Final Four. However,custom bobbleheads, the Blue Devils have consistently produced quality teams. Here are some of the keys to their success:

1. Coach Mike Krzyzewski

Since the 1980 1981 season, Krzyzewski has served as the general of Duke s men s basketball team. The numbers speak for themselves,.. His accomplishments at Duke include:

� 3 National Championships (1991, 1992,Football Fans Get Disruptive,custom bobblehead, 2001)
� 10 Final Fours
� 23 NCAA Tournament Births
� 10 Number One seeds in the NCAA Tournament
� 21 ACC titles

In 28 seasons,personalized bobbleheads, Coach K has had 25 winning records,customized bobbleheads, and only three losing records.

2. Outstanding players

Throughout its history on the hard court, Blue Devils men s basketball has consistently recruited and developed some the country s top players. The team has retired the jersey numbers of some of the best NCAA basketball players of all time,Skateboard Shops � Shopping Made Easy, including:

� Shane Battier #31
� Johnny Dawkins #24
� Danny Ferry #35
� Christian Laettner #32
� Bobby Hurley #11
� Grant Hill #33
� J.J,personalized bobble heads. Reddick #4
� Jason Williams #22

To be eligible for this honor, players must graduate from Duke University, and receive national recognition for their basketball excellence (i.e. set an NCAA record or win an award).

Duke Blue Devils players have also received numerous accolades during particular years. Various players have won several National Players of the Year awards. Meanwhile,personalized bobble heads,Bridesmaid Dress for Vintage Wedding, 11 players have been named ACC Men s Basketball Player of the Year, and five players have been named ACC Rookie of the Year.

3. NCAA Tournament History

The Duke Blue Devils have not only played extraordinary well during the regular season,customize bobblehead, but they have continued their winning ways into the annual NCAA men s basketball tournament. The NCAA has seeded them #1 ten times, #2 seven times, and #3 four times. Under Coach Krzyzewski, the Blue Devils have advanced to at least the Sweet 16 (3rd round), 16 out of 23 years (69 ).

4. Duke Blue Devils fans

The student fans of the men s and women s Duke basketball teams, have earned the nickname Cameron Crazies. The name originates from Duke s Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Cameron Crazies sit in the stadium s courtside student section, which can seat 1,personalized bobbleheads,200 cheering fans. To show team spirit, the fans have become renowned for painting their faces or bodies blue and white, and wearing various Blue Devils gear. They also shout out cheers and jump up and down, during key points of the basketball game.

Year after year,custom bobblehead, the Duke Blue Devils men s basketball team has consistently remained one of the top NCAA teams. When invited to the NCAA tournament, they are nearly always a contender for the NCAA title. Use Duke Blue Devils merchandise to cheer on the team to its fourth championship!