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The Charlotte 49ers and men’s basketball coach Alan Major have agreed to a three-year contract extension, the school announced Thursday.

By reversing course and deciding to coach the U.S. Olympic team in 2016 after stepping down last summer, Mike Krzyzewski also ensured he’d remain at Duke until he’s at least 70, health permitting.

Mike Krzyzewski wasn’t sure he would return to coach the U.S. national team, but he’s back, refreshed and ready to win more gold.

There’s much to learn about Mike Krzyzewski by watching him coach basketball.

In recent weeks, though, the elder Pinson noticed that his son spent more and more time speaking with Williams. And after Theo Pinson committed on Wednesday to play for the Tar Heels, Pinson Sr. attributed his son’s decision to the relationship that Williams forged.

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