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Duke Mourns Passing of Vic Bubas

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DURHAM, N.C. -- Former Duke basketball coach and Hall of Famer Vic Bubas passed away Monday morning at the age of 91.

Bubas coached the Blue Devils for 10 seasons from 1960-69, compiling a 213-67 (.761) overall record and 106-32 (.768) in ACC play. By percentage, Bubas is the program’s second-winningest coach in the modern era behind Mike Krzyzewski (.786). He is third at Duke in total wins behind Krzyzewski (1,027-279) and Eddie Cameron (226-99).

"Duke Basketball lost a true legend earlier today,” said Krzyzewski. “When I first arrived at Duke, Coach Bubas gave me the best advice.