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Meet Dan Priatko, A Man Coach K Greatly Admires

We don't have a by-line for this piece but it’s by our new friend Scott Brown and it’s a great account of Dan Priatko, a guy who has shown immense character in the face of profound challenges, and his friendship with Coach K.

A father and son will make their annual visit to Cameron Indoor Stadium and watch a college basketball game Feb. 20 from seats that even rapper Jay-Z and other A-listers might have trouble scoring.

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski always sits Bill and Dan Priatko right behind the Blue Devils’ bench, no matter whom the opponent.