“Miss him so damn much!”: Fans reminisce Coach K as Duke shares snaps from K Academy over the years feat. JJ Redick, Kyrie Irving and more

K Academy, an initiative named after Duke's legendary Coach K, is set to embark on its 22nd rendition from Wednesday to Saturday. Known as America's best basketball fantasy camp, the event allows participants to experience life as a Blue Devils player or assistant coach for a few days.

The school's Instagram handle posted snippets from over the years on Tuesday. Alongside Mike Krzyzewski, the carousel featured Paolo Banchero, Grant Hill, Kyrie Irving, Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick and other program stars.

"K Academy Year 22 loading‼️🐐," the post read.

With a sense of nostalgia, fans rushed to the comment section to react to the upcoming event.

"Slide 7 has me smiling so hard," a user wrote.

"I swear Coach K looks like he can still coach for a loooooooong time!!!! Miss him so damn much!" A fan added.

"Man Zoubek!! I haven’t seen him since the natty!! It’s good to see some of these guys are still doing well for themselves!!! 💙💙💙," another user added.

Others expressed a desire to lace up for the K Academy.

"I Can’t wait to have 25,12,11 in the championship game of the K Academy in 2040," a fan wrote.

"Definitely missing camp! Last year was my first year. I'm coming back next year," a user added.

"I cannot express how badly i wish i was up there - as a lifelong Duke fan whose dad is an alum & former Duke athlete! - just to be in the same building and be able to breathe in the same air as all these guys would be damn near magical," another fan commented.

Fans react to Mike Krzyzewski's annual camp | via @dukembb/Instagram

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How to participate in Coach K's K Academy at Duke?

Coach K's annual fantasy basketball camp is open for participants aged 35 or over, with an option to operate as a player or as an assistant coach.

All the hoopers undergo tryouts, drafts, practices, film sessions and competitive games. As a coaching staff member, one would work directly under Mike Krzyzewski and Jon Scheyer.

The 2025 K Academy event has a registration fee of $13,000. It is inclusive of sporting gear, accommodation and meals. All the 60+ competitive games will occur at Cameron Indoor Stadium and K Center.