Before Krzyzewski became Coach K, he was almost Coach Fired.
The Class That Saved Coach K is a 90-minute documentary that tells the story of Duke Basketball head coach Mike Krzyzewski, and how his 1982 recruiting class overcame a bumpy start to change the narrative -- turning the Blue Devils around and setting its coach on an historic course.
Writing
Hock's patient archival storytelling builds tension you forget you already know.
Acting
Young Dawkins and Bilas roasting each other in present day is pure gold.
Director
Jonathan Hock
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Johnny Dawkins was supposed to attend UNC—Dean Smith personally recruited him—until a last-minute change of heart.
The 'save' narrative conveniently ignores that Krzyzewski's 1982 team still lost in the second round; the real turnaround took two more seasons.
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