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Episode 140 - Ian O’Connor - Author of The Rise and Reign of Mike Krzyzewski

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Episode 140 - Ian O’Connor - Author of The Rise and Reign of Mike Krzyzewski

The Greatest Games Podcast›
Mar 9, 202228:25

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Episode Notes

We are excited to bring you New York Times Best Selling Author Ian O’Connor in today’s episode of The Greatest Games Podcast.  He is the author of the brand new book The Rise and Reign of Mike Krzyzewski.  This is a MUST read as we witness the end of Coach K’s illustrious coaching career.  

Ian shares about his process of writing the book, and about how it was 30 years in the making ever since he sat courtside at the Duke vs. UK 1992 East Regional at the Spectrum when Christian Laettner hit “The Shot.” 

We can’t thank Ian O’Connor enough for coming on the show.  We encourage our listeners to check out his library of books here.

Visit TeachHoops.com/816basketball for incredible basketball coaching content and resources from Coach Steve Collins.  Sign up for the two week free trial, learn and grow as a coach and support the show all at the same time.

Share, subscribe and leave us a 5 star review if you enjoy.

Follow us on Twitter at @816Basketball.

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