NBA, Dawkins was hired as an assistant coach during the 1998–99 season. Two years later he was promoted to associate head coach, a job he's held for nine years. It was announced on May 5, that Nate James would replace Johnny Dawkins as an assistant coach. James was a captain on the 2000-01 Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team that won a national championship. After turning pro, James played in the Philippines, France, Hungary, Japan and the Netherlands. In 2004, James participated in the training camp of the Philadelphia 76ers, but did not make it onto the team. During the winter of 2007–2008, he was hired to oversee operations at the Duke's new practice facility. Roster Rankings Schedule |- !colspan=12 style=| Exhibition |- !colspan=12 style=|Regular Season |- !colspan=12 style=|ACC Tournament |- !colspan=12 style=|NCAA tournament See also 2008–09 Duke Blue Devils women's basketball team References Duke Duke Duke Blue Devils men's basketball seasons Duke Duke