SENECA, S.C. — When Mike Krzyzewski announced his retirement from Duke last week it sent shockwaves through the basketball world.
And while Krzyzewski has served as a formidable villain to Clemson fans over the years, a former coach of the Tigers hopes fans will honor him for his contributions to the game over his exceptional 47-year career.
Coastal Carolina head coach Cliff Ellis returned to the upstate on Monday for the Clemson Alumni Reunion Golf Tournament Benefit at Cross Creek Plantation in Seneca, S.C.
Ellis reflected on his 10 seasons as the head coach of the Tigers from 1984-1994 but paused to thank Krzyzewski for his career and friendship off the court.