The ACC’s game on Saturday against Tallahassee against the 18th state of Florida, which the Blue Devils would play without coach Mike Krzyzewski, has been postponed, the ACC announced on Friday night.
The postponement is due to a positive COVID-19 test in the Florida State program, as well as contact detection and other protocols.
Earlier Friday, Duke announced that Krzyzewski had contacted someone who had tested positive for the coronavirus and would be “disposed of” to comply with the standard quarantine protocol after being exposed to an individual who was not in the travel party. and which tested positive for COVID-19. ” According to the team, Krzyzewski did not travel to Florida with the Blue Devils. Jon Scheyer, co-head coach and a former standout for Duke, would be the acting head coach.
After Krzyzewski suffered a 15-point home loss to Illinois on December 8, he expressed concern about the season ahead during the pandemic. He then announced that his team would cancel its remaining non-conference games.
Duke, 3-2 to five games, has not played since his 75-65 win over Notre Dame on December 16 – the only game since his defeat to Illinois.
Duke’s women’s basketball team recently canceled the season due to concerns about COVID-19.