DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 05: Head coach Mike Krzyzewski of the Duke Blue Devils reacts during the first half against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Cameron Indoor Stadium on March 05, 2022 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)Getty

Coach K Responds To Accusations That He Dyes His Hair Black

Originally posted on The Spun | By Andrew Gould | Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:41 PM ET

Decades of coaching haven't seemed to age Mike Krzyzewski as much as his peers.

After 42 seasons at Duke, the five-time national champion is enjoying the NCAA men's tournament as a spectator. A March Madness conversation on Monday's The Pat McAfee Showtook an unexpected turn when Coach K addressed some other non-basketball allegations.

Pat McAfee told Krzyzewski that he's encouraged ESPN executives to consider the retired legend for a TV gig. Coach K joked that he has "more of a radio face," leading McAfee to mention his hair.

Before McAfee could extend his thought, Krzyzewski rushed to deny using any products to keep his hair black.

"No, I don't color my hair," Krzyzewski insisted. "I'm 79. A lot of people accuse me of that. I don’t have much hair to color, either."

Coach K also confirmed that he doesn't color his eyebrows.

"There's maybe one gray hair," he told McAfee. "And quit looking at my damn eyebrows."

Coach K discusses March Madness

Even if he's not preparing for a game, Krzyzewski still has more than hair to discuss in March.

The Blue Devils are seeking their first national title since Coach K stepped down in 2022. They remain alive, advancing to the Sweet 16 after a closer-than-expected win over No. 16 Siena and second-round victory against TCU.

Coach K said he's "really proud" of Duke and hopes Caleb Foster can return for Friday's game against St. John's. Jon Scheyer said there's an "outside chance" the guard will return from a foot injury that's sidelined him since March 7.

Duke remains a top title contender, but Krzyzewski believes the field remains open. Fellow No. 1 seeds Arizona and Michigan are still dancing, and Coach K thinks another No. 2 seed is capable of making noise.

"I don't know if there's a clear-cut favorite right now," he said. "Purdue, Matt Painter's done an amazing job. His three seniors have done an incredible job. So they're old and they're playing, I think, their best basketball."

This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.

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