1. Mike Krzyzewski, Duke
Head coach Mike Krzyzewski is the most decorated coach in ACC basketball. He is currently only one of two active coaches in the NCAA with over 1,000 victories and owns the most wins in college basketball currently with 1,100.
Coach K has been a model of consistency since arriving his arrival to coach the Duke Blue Devils back in the 1980-81 season. He’s led the team to 12 Final Fours and five national titles as he enters season number 39. Duke hasn’t missed the NCAA Tournament since the 1994-95 season under Coach K and that’s not likely to change after the 2018 recruiting class he pulled off.
It’s arguably Coach K’s best class since he arrived to Durham, led by R.J. Barrett and Zion Williamson. Barrett and Williamson are both expected to be selected high in the 2019 NBA Draft but before that, they’ll need to show they can perform.
Coach K managed to coach Marvin Bagley III and company to Elite Eight. With more firepower coming in 2018-19, all eyes will be on the Duke Blue Devils to take home a national championship.