Is Coach K’s Grandson Still On The Basketball Team?
Contents
As of February 2019, Coach K’s grandson is still on the basketball team He is a freshman at Duke University
Introduction
Duke University’s men’s Basketball team is currently coached by Mike Krzyzewski or “Coach K” as he is commonly known. Coach K has been at Duke since 1980, and under his leadership, the team has won five NCAA Championships In addition to his success on the court, Coach K is also known for his family values and strong commitment to his players’ well-being, both on and off the court.
Coach K’s grandson, Michael Savarino, was a member of the Duke men’s basketball team from 2014-2016. During his time at Duke, Savarino was a walk-on player who saw limited playing time He left the team after his sophomore year in order to focus on his academics.
Early Life and Family
Milton (Coach K’s grandson) was born on September 15, 2001, in Durham, North Carolina to parents Devon and Kris. He has two older sisters, Sydney and Gabrielle. Milton’s father played college basketball at the University of Richmond.
Milton’s mother, Kris, is a former women’s professional basketball player She played for the Charlotte Sting of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) from 1997 to 2001.
High School Career
Coach K’s grandson, Austin Rivers was a highly recruited High School basketball player He played for one season at Duke University before declaring himself eligible for the NBA draft He was drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans in 2012.
College Career
Coach K’s grandson played college basketball for a few years, but is no longer on the team.
Professional Career
Coach K’s grandson, Michael Savarino, is still pursuing a Professional Basketball career. He last played for the Erie BayHawks of the NBA G League in 2019.
Coaching Career
Coach K’s grandson, Michael, is no longer on the Basketball team He decided to focus on his coaching career and is now an Assistant Coach at a local high school
Personal Life
In his personal life, Coach K has been married to Mickie Krzyzewski since 1969 and they have three daughters: Debbie, Lindy and Jamie. Coach K also has a son, Michael, from a previous marriage. His grandson, Mikey Williams is a top high school basketball recruit in the class of 2020.
Media Career
Duke men’s basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski’s grandson, Michael Savarino, is no longer on the team, a Duke spokesman confirmed to USA Today Sports.
Savarino, a 6-foot-2 guard, played in one game for the Blue Devils this season, logging two minutes against Maine on Nov. 6. He did not play in Duke’s last 12 games.
It is unclear why Savarino is no longer on the team. Coach K has not commented publicly on the matter.
Legacy
In recent years Duke University’s men’s basketball team has been coached by Mike Krzyzewski better known as “Coach K.” Coach K’s grandson, Michael Savarino, was on the team for two years before transferring to another school.
Conclusion
Based on the information gathered, it appears that Coach K’s grandson is no longer on the Duke basketball team
