Legendary Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski has cautioned against the hiring of NBA champion coach Michael Malone to lead the men's basketball program at North Carolina, citing Bill Belichick's first season as head coach as a cautionary tale about the transition from the pros to college. Krzewski also suggested that Malone's experience could be beneficial for the team, suggesting that the infrastructure of their athletic department may be becoming more pro-organization. Both Malone and Belichick have previously made the jump from professional to college after being let go by their respective teams.