Coach K to return to Duke bench Saturday

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski will return to the bench Saturday against Pitt, the school announced Thursday.

Coach K has been out since undergoing back surgery Jan. 6 to repair a herniated disc. The Blue Devils have struggled without him, playing to a 4-3 record and even laboring for prolonged stretches in games they've won.

Amid the struggles, Krzyzewski reportedly banned his players from enjoying the luxuries inside the locker room and from wearing Duke apparel on campus.

The 69-year-old was expected to miss four weeks after going under the knife, and his return Saturday means he'll have met the expected timetable.