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Steven Wiseman

Coach Krzyzewski to return to Duke on Saturday against Pittsburgh

DURHAM, N.C. _ Mike Krzyzewski is ready to return to coach the Duke Blue Devils.

The Hall of Fame coach will return Saturday for Duke's game against Pittsburgh after he missed seven games while recovery from Jan. 6 back surgery.

Duke announced the news via Twitter on Thursday night.

Associate head coach Jeff Capel coached the Blue Devils during Krzyzewski's absence, leading Duke to a 4-3 record.

The No. 21-ranked Blue Devils (17-5, 5-4 in ACC) won road games over Wake Forest and Notre Dame last Saturday and Monday.

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