ESPN analyst, Coach K’s son-in-law, dies unexpectedly at 47
The West Point graduate was on Coach K's staff from 2007-12.
Chris Spatola, a former college basketball coach, ESPN analyst, and public speaker, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 47. ESPN confirmed his death on Tuesday, September 22. The Krzyzewski Family released a statement expressing their profound grief over losing "our beloved Chris Spatola." They highlighted his service to the country, his devotion to his family, and his significant role as a devoted husband and father.
The family has requested privacy during this difficult time, asking for respect as they mourn the unimaginable loss. Spatola had a distinguished military career, graduating from West Point in 2002 as a four-year starter in basketball. He went on to serve as an officer in the United States Army, becoming a Company Commander and receiving the Joint Service Commendation Medal for his exceptional combat performance during a deployment supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spatola joined Mike Krzyzewski's Duke men’s basketball coaching staff in 2007 and married Krzyzewski's daughter, Jamie, with whom he had three children.
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