Bucky Waters

Duke Head Coach · 1969-73

Bubas's hand-picked successor. Four seasons. A 1970 NIT appearance, the heartbreaking 1972 ACC season, and an abrupt resignation two weeks before the 1973-74 season.

Duke Record

63-45

Record

1969-1973: 63-45 record (.583) • 1970 NIT appearance • Coached the January 1972 game in which Duke Indoor Stadium was renamed Cameron Indoor Stadium • Previously head coach at West Virginia (1965-69) • Resigned September 1973, two weeks before practice opened

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Last updated: 2026-05-12