Who is Kyle Singler? Former Duke star’s ‘Coach K’ claims spark concern after disturbing social media videos
Singler, 38, has not publicly disclosed a mental health diagnosis. Singler became a major name in college basketball at Duke University, where he played under Krzyzewski from 2007 to 2011. He helped Duke win the 2010 NCAA championship and was named the Final Four’s Most Outstanding Player.
Mental health experts who spoke to Newsweek said the videos show someone who may be struggling, but stressed that a diagnosis cannot be made from social media posts alone. In one, he said, “Man, Coach K has set me up,” before adding, “Set me up, man. He also said, “You guys are cutting my power off, breaking into my house, stealing money, ruining my life. In another video, Singler said, “I can’t even live anymore. He also said, “I’m stuck at my house and I can’t leave.
Former Duke basketball star Kyle Singler has drawn concern after posting videos in which he accused former coach Mike Krzyzewski, known as Coach K, of ignoring his pleas for help. Singler also made claims about his home, money and safety. The claims have not been independently verified. His latest posts have renewed attention on his life. I have no power. I have no house. I’ve reached out to coach and everybody has turned the other way. I’ve reached out to Coach and he has fully dismissed the message. I reached out to Coach K and all he did was sit me on the bench. Thanks, man. Is that what we’re doing at school, sitting people down, teaching them up? Cool beans, man. Can’t even say, ‘Hey, how’s it going?’ without confrontation. I’ve reach out to coach, again everybody knows what’s going on, I’m living in a whole other world. Coach, I need your help, man. I feel imprisoned. Kyle Singler, the former Duke and NBA player, has raised concern after posting videos accusing Coach K of ignoring his pleas for help. His claims about his home, money and safety remain unverified. Mental health experts say he appears to be struggling but caution that social media videos cannot provide a diagnosis or explain what he may be experiencing.