Chris Spatola, ESPN college basketball analyst, dies at age 47
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{ "epilogue": "Chris Spatola, an ESPN college basketball analyst, former Duke assistant, and son-in-law of retired coach Mike Krzyzewski, died suddenly at the age of 47. Following his sudden death, the college basketball world and figures like Jay Bilas mourned him, remembering his impact both on and off the court.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage regarding the specific circumstances of his passing." }
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Coverage (20)
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DBR Podcast #850 Duke Basketball Report · 46d ago
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Chris Spatola, ESPN college basketball analyst, unexpectedly dies at 47 New York Post · 46d ago broke it first
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