Chris Spatola, basketball analyst and Mike Krzyzewski's son-in-law, dies at 47
Summary
Chris Spatola, a college basketball analyst and Army veteran, died at age 47. He was also the son-in-law of former Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski and had worked as a coach and broadcaster.Key Facts
- Chris Spatola was 47 years old when he passed away.
- He was a former Army basketball player and two-time All-Patriot League athlete.
- Spatola served as an Army captain and received medals for his service during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
- He worked on Mike Krzyzewski’s coaching staff at Duke from 2007 to 2012, including during the 2010 NCAA championship season.
- After coaching, he became a basketball analyst for ESPN, TNT, and SiriusXM radio.
- Spatola was married to Jamie Krzyzewski, Mike Krzyzewski’s daughter, and they had three children.
- The cause of his death has not been announced.
- Many in the basketball community expressed sadness and offered condolences to his family.
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