10/24/2024 | Press release | Archived content
Tonight, Hall of Fame basketball coach Mike "Coach K" Krzyzewski hosts the premiere episode of the 20th season of his exclusive weekly SiriusXM show, "Basketball & Beyond with Coach K."
How to Listen
Throughout college basketball season, new episodes of "Basketball & Beyond with Coach K" air every Thursday at 6pmET on SiriusXM College Sports Radio (Ch. 84) and SiriusXM ACC Radio (Ch. 371).
Stream previously released episodes anytime on the SiriusXM app.
What You'll Hear
On every episode of "Basketball & Beyond with Coach K," Krzyzewski leads compelling interviews with accomplished guests from different walks of life, from champion coaches and players to leaders of government and business.
Coach K and his co-host, Chris Spatola, also discuss the latest news from college basketball and go beyond the court to discuss current events around the larger sports landscape.
"We are excited to start season 20," Krzyzewski said. "We have tried so hard to provide our listeners with thoughtful, entertaining, and guest-driven programming. Now more than ever, we will delve even deeper into some of the most relevant issues facing sports - and beyond. SiriusXM is such a terrific platform with amazing reach. Certainly, we're proud of the longevity of the show and are aiming to make year 20 our best season yet!"
Premiere Episode with Coach John Calipari
The Season 20 premiere (out October 24 at 6pm ET) brings together two of the most successful coaches in college basketball history, as five-time national champion Coach K welcomes John Calipari, the new University of Arkansas men's basketball coach, to the show as his guest.
Calipari, in over 30 seasons as a college head coach, won a national championship (2012) and six SEC Tournament and regular season titles, and led his teams to six Final Four appearances. Like Coach K, Coach Calipari is a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame. He is one of the sport's leading voices as president of the National Association of Basketball Coaches Board of Directors this season.
About Coach K
Through his 46-year Hall of Fame career as a head coach - first at Army West Point (1975-80), then Duke (1980-2022) - Krzyzewski coached his teams to an NCAA-record 1,202 victories.
Coach K led the Duke Blue Devils to five NCAA national championships and a record 13 Final Four appearances, all while mentoring hundreds of players. As the head coach of the USA Basketball Men's National Team, Coach K won three Olympic gold medals, two FIBA World Championship gold medals, and one FIBA Americas Championship gold medal.
Throughout his career, Krzyzewski has been diligently committed to public service, both locally and nationally. He has or is currently serving on boards for, while also assuming vital roles with, the Duke Children's Hospital, the Jimmy V Foundation for Cancer Research, the NABC Foundation, the CEO Roundtable on Cancer, and the Emily Krzyzewski Center.