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23-09-2026
Chris Spatola, a well-known ESPN college basketball analyst, former college player, and the son-in-law of legendary Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 47.
Spatola had a diverse and accomplished background. He was a graduate of West Point and a four-year starter for the Army Black Knights basketball team from 1998 to 2002. Following his graduation, he served as an officer in the United States Army on active duty, which included a deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom where he earned the Joint Service Commendation Medal.
Transitioning into coaching and media, Spatola served on Coach K’s coaching staff at Duke University from 2007 to 2012, helping the program win the 20010 NCAA national championship, before building a successful broadcasting career as a college basketball analyst for ESPN and SiriusXM.
He was married to Coach K’s daughter, Jamie, and the couple had three children. His sudden passing prompted widespread tributes and condolences from across the college basketball and sports media communities.