By the Numbers: Coach K

And many more: Krzyzewski and junior guard

And many more: Krzyzewski and junior guard Nolan Smith share a laugh during 1,000th game celebration in Cameron. Megan Morr

This February's basketball game against the University of Maryland marked Mike Krzyzewski's 1,000th contest as head men's basketball coach. Coach K is also in his thirtieth season with the Blue Devils. Here's a numerical synopsis of his career highs:

781 - Wins in first 1,000 games as Duke's coach

33 - Wins against UNC

11 - ACC tournament championships

10 - Final Fours, the most recent in 2004

3 - National championships: 1991, 1992, 2001

21 - Former players chosen in the first round of the NBA draft

14 - Former players currently in NBA, the most of any university

98 - Percent graduation rate, excluding players who transfer or leave early for the NBA

3 - Former players now college head coaches

1 - Lifetime contract with Duke 

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