The Coach K Academy is officially underway and the Blue Devil Nation is proud to bring you a couple of pictures from the opening ceremony. 

The event was held at the Emily Krzyzewski Family Life Center.  Proceeds from the event help more than just than just the community.  I will fill you in on that a bit later, so please check back for an article which should be up first thing in the morning.

I will have an article up on this charitable event tomorrow morning, so please check back.

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Coach K is allowing attendees of the Academy a chance to be a part of the Duke family.  In the first picture K addresses this years crop. He speaks with the media in the second.

In the third picture, JJ Redick interviewed by local TV station.  The fourth picture features pals, Chris Carrawell and Nate James.

The fifth picture reunites four of the five starters from the 86 team which still holds the single season record for victories at 37.  Left to right, Mark Alarie, David Henderson, Jay Bilas and Johnny Dawkins.  The sixth picture shows a proud Father, Quin Snyder posing with his son.

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