Chris Spatola

Chris Spatola

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Chris Spatola was a respected college basketball analyst for ESPN and a former assistant coach at Duke University, where he was part of the coaching staff that led the Blue Devils to an NCAA championship in 2010. A standout player at the United States Military Academy, he was known for his scoring ability and leadership on the court. Following his graduation, Spatola served in the U.S. Army, earning commendations for his service, including the Joint Service Commendation Medal. He was also deeply connected to the basketball community as the son-in-law of legendary coach Mike Krzyzewski, contributing to his insightful analysis and commentary on college basketball until his untimely passing at the age of 47.

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Chris Spatola, an ESPN college basketball analyst, has died, the network announced Tuesday.

College basketball TV analyst and former Duke assistant Chris Spatola, Coach K's son-in-law, dies at 47
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-09-23
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