i.e. set an NCAA record or win an award

4 Ingredients of the Duke Blue Devils Basketball Success
Since 1906, the Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team has mastered the art of slam-dunking the competition. In fact, only three other schools have earned a higher winning percentage: Kansas, North Carolina, and Kentucky. Other teams occasionally feature a star player or earn a spot in the NCAA tournament's Final Four. However, the Blue Devils have consistently produced quality teams. Here are some of the keys to their success:1. Coach Mike KrzyzewskiSince the 1980-1981 season, Krzyzewski has served as the general of Duke's men's basketball team. The numbers speak for themselves. His accomplishments at Duke include:o National Championships (1991, 1992, 2001)o 10 Final Fours o 2NCAA Tournament Births o 10 Number One seeds in the NCAA Tournamento 21 ACC titlesIn 28 seasons, "Coach K" has had 25 winning records, and only three losing records.2. Outstanding playersThroughout its history on the hard court, Blue Devils men's basketball has consistently recruited and developed some the country's top players. The team has retired the jersey numbers of some of the best NCAA basketball players of all time,Brett Favre Jersey, including:o Shane Battier - #31o Johnny Dawkins - #24o Danny Ferry - #35o Christian Laettner - #32o Bobby Hurley - #11o Grant Hill - #33o J.J. Reddick - #4o Jason Williams - #22To be eligible for this honor, players must graduate from Duke University, and receive national recognition for their basketball excellence (i.e. set an NCAA record or win an award).Duke Blue Devils players have also received numerous accolades during particular years. Various players have won several National Players of the Year awards. Meanwhile, 11 players have been named ACC Men's Basketball Player of the Year, and five players have been named ACC Rookie of the Year.3. NCAA Tournament HistoryThe Duke Blue Devils have not only played extraordinary well during the regular season, but they have continued their winning ways into the annual NCAA men's basketball tournament. The NCAA has seeded them #1 ten times, #2 seven times, and #four times. Under Coach Krzyzewski, the Blue Devils have advanced to at least the Sweet 16 (3rd round), 16 out of 2years (69%).4. Duke Blue Devils fansThe student fans of the men's and women's Duke basketball teams, have earned the nickname "Cameron Crazies." The name originates from Duke's Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Cameron Crazies "sit" in the stadium's courtside student section, which can seat 1,200 cheering fans. To show team spirit, the fans have become renowned for painting their faces or bodies blue and white, and wearing various Blue Devils gear. They also shout out cheers and jump up and down, during key points of the basketball game.Year after year, the Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team has consistently remained one of the top NCAA teams. When invited to the NCAA tournament, they are nearly always a contender for the NCAA title. Use Duke Blue Devils merchandise to cheer on the team to its fourth championship!