ESPN college basketball analyst dies unexpectedly at 47
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Key Points:
- ESPN college basketball analyst Chris Spatola died unexpectedly at age 47, as announced by ESPN on Tuesday; he passed away on Monday.
- Spatola was a former Army basketball player, ranking 10th all-time in scoring for the school, and served as an Army combat veteran.
- He worked on Duke's basketball staff under Mike Krzyzewski from 2007 to 2012, including during their 2010 national championship season.
- Spatola joined ESPN as a college basketball analyst in 2015 and was respected for his thoughtful and passionate coverage of the sport.
- ESPN colleagues, including Jay Bilas, expressed deep sorrow, highlighting Spatola’s humility, character, and dedication to family and basketball.
