Oldest coaches to win the NCAA men’s basketball tournament

6. Mike Krzyzewski (63 years, one month, 22 days)

Just over a month past his 63rd birthday, Coach K led his Duke Blue Devils to the 2010 national championship. The Blue Devils defeated Butler 61-59 to finish the season with a 35-5 record and Krzyzewski’s fourth national title.

At the time of his victory, Coach K was the third-oldest coach to win the national championship. He wouldn’t be done winning titles with the Blue Devils though.

Mike Krzyzewski Duke Blue Devils men's basketball NCAA Tournament — Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski cuts down the nets at the 2010 NCAA men’s Final Four national basketball championship after Duke beat Butler 61-59. (Credit: Eileen Blass via Imagn Content Services, LLC)

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6. Mike Krzyzewski (63 years, one month, 22 days)

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