Stephen Curry is one of the biggest superstars in NBA history. Since his arrival in the league, Curry transformed the landscape of the NBA and made the Golden State Warriors into the powerhouse that it is today. Together with Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, the Warriors and Curry achieved plenty of success over the years with 3 title wins. Furthermore, Curry is also a two-time league MVP.

Even today, at 34 years of age, Curry has still been extremely effective for the Warriors. Furthermore, the team looks very likely to win another title this season. However, prior to becoming an NBA superstar, Curry garnered plenty of attention as a college basketball player while playing for Davidson College.

Here, he would face Coach K’s Duke Blue Devils on multiple occasions. Despite being opponents on the court, Curry and Mike Krzyzewski share a strong friendship. Moreover, the former showed his support for the Blue Devils during the team’s Elite 8 matchup in the 2022 NCAA Tournament.

Stephen Curry Supports Coach K and Duke

During Duke’s Elite 8 win against Arkansas, Curry was seen showing his support for Coach K and the team alongside Warriors’ owner Joe Lacob.

What made his appearance special was the fact that this season is Coach K’s last. Moreover, Curry’s brother Seth also played for Duke. Hence, the support seems to have originated from familial ties. Curry also attended the team’s practice session prior to their Sweet 16 win in the tournament.

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Following the win against Arkansas, Duke is now in the Final 4 with a real shot at the title. Moreover, if the team emerges as tournament winners, it would be a storybook ending to Coach K’s career.

Davidson College’s Cinderella Run

Underdog stories are always special ones. One such story belongs to the 2007-08 Davidson Wildcats. Powered by Stephen Curry, the Wildcats enjoyed a Cinderella Run during the 2008 NCAA Tournament. With the 10th seed in the tournament, Curry’s Wildcats surprised fans as they reached the Elite 8.

During the tournament, the Wildcats would leave fans shocked. They upset big-name teams such as the Gonzaga Bulldogs, Georgetown Hoyas, and the Wisconsin Badgers. Moreover, Curry had an impeccable tournament. He averaged 32 points a game while shooting 40% from beyond the arc. He was truly the face of Davidson College.

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In fact, the Wildcats nearly took the game against the Kansas Jayhawks. However, the latter edged Davidson by just 2 points. Regardless, Curry’s tournament run was a prolific one where he caught the attention of many.