Beyond Legends: The Legacy Left by Duke’s Icons Both On and Off the Court. Basketball at Duke is not a typical program. It is a symbol of collegiate basketball aristocracy, a factory of greatness, and a lighthouse of consistency. However, beyond the banners and buzzer-beaters is a more profound tale of love, devotion, and heritage. Duke’s greatest achievement may be the unselfish contributions of the very legends it produced, whereas most institutions gauge greatness by victories and awards. In addition to leaving with honors, legends like Grant Hill, Christian Laettner, and Mike Krzyzewski returned with a mission, contributing millions to the program that helped mold them.
Basketball at Duke University transcends the typical collegiate athletic program. It is a symbol of collegiate basketball aristocracy, a factory of greatness, and a lighthouse of consistency. However, beyond the …
Beyond Legends: The Legacy Left by Duke’s Icons Both On and Off the Court. Basketball at Duke is not a typical program. It is a symbol of collegiate basketball aristocracy, a factory of greatness, and a lighthouse of consistency. However, beyond the banners and buzzer-beaters is a more profound tale of love, devotion, and heritage. Duke’s greatest achievement may be the unselfish contributions of the very legends it produced, whereas most institutions gauge greatness by victories and awards. In addition to leaving with honors, legends like Grant Hill, Christian Laettner, and Mike Krzyzewski returned with a mission, contributing millions to the program that helped mold them. Read More