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Coach K’s Son-in-Law, College Basketball Analyst, Dies at 47
The ESPN and SiriusXM analyst was a former Duke assistant and Army player, and Duke said he was married to Coach K’s daughter and had three children.
- On Monday, ESPN college basketball analyst and former United States Army officer Chris Spatola died unexpectedly at age 47. The network confirmed the death on Tuesday, prompting widespread condolences from the sports community.
- Following his service as an Army captain during Operation Iraqi Freedom, Spatola joined the Duke University coaching staff under Hall of Fame coach Mike Krzyzewski from 2007 to 2012, helping the Blue Devils win the 2010 national title.
- Spatola later transitioned into broadcasting, serving as a college basketball analyst for ESPN and SiriusXM for over a decade. He is survived by his wife, Jamie, and their three children.
- ESPN remembered Spatola as "thoughtful, prepared and passionate," while the Krzyzewski family stated "Chris served our country, was a devoted husband and father, and was such an important part of our family."
- Colleagues including College Gameday host Rece Davis and CBS Sports expert Seth Davis honored Spatola's character, with Davis calling him "one of the all time great dudes" dedicated to family and country. Tributes continue Wednesday from West Point graduates and sports figures.
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ESPN analyst Chris Spatola dies unexpectedly at age 47
ESPN college basketball analyst Chris Spatola has died. The network shared the very sad news on Tuesday that Spatola died at the age of 47 on Monday. Spatola’s death was said to have happened “unexpectedly.” Here is ESPN’s full statement on Spatola’s death. ESPN remembers college basketball analyst Chris Spatola, who passed away unexpectedly Monday …
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