ESPN Analyst Chris Spatola Dies Unexpectedly

Chris Spatola, an ESPN college basketball analyst with over ten years on SiriusXM and ESPN, has died unexpectedly. A four-year Army starter from 1998 to 2002, he later served in the U.S. military before joining Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski's staff as an assistant from 2007 to 2012. Spatola became a regular game analyst on ESPN after his time at Duke and is survived by three children with Jamie Krzyzewski. His family confirmed his death, noting he was thoughtful, prepared, and passionate about the sport.