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Chris Spatola, ESPN analyst and Krzyzewski son-in-law, dies at 47
Chris Spatola, ESPN analyst and Mike Krzyzewski son-in-law, died at 47 on Sept. 21, 2026; Duke and family confirmed, cause undisclosed.
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About Mike Krzyzewski
Michael William Krzyzewski, nicknamed "Coach K", is an American former college basketball coach. He served as the head coach at Duke University from 1980 to 2022, during which he led the Blue Devils to five national titles, 13 Final Four appearances, 15 ACC tournament championships, and 13 ACC regular season titles. Among men's college basketball coaches, only UCLA's John Wooden has won more NCAA championships (10). Krzyzewski is widely regarded as one of the greatest college basketball coaches of all time.
Everything about Mike Krzyzewski →- Occupation
- basketball player, basketball coach, military officer, writer
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- February 13, 1947
- Website
- https://coachk.com/