Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski will undergo lower back surgery on Friday to remove a fragment of a herniated disc and will take a leave of absence as he recovers, the university announced.
The anticipated recovery time from the surgery is expected to take at least four weeks.
Associate head coach Jeff Capel will coach the team in his absence. The Blue Devils will take on Boston College on January 7 at home.
Here are a few facts about Capel as he takes the helm for Duke over the next few weeks:
• Capel joined Coach K's staff in May 2011.