Chris Spatola: key obituary facts
Is Chris Spatola dead? Yes. Chris Spatola died on September 22, 2026, at age 47.
Cause of death: Chris Spatola's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Chris Spatola known for?
He was a college basketball player (1999–2002) Army.
More about Chris Spatola
Born: 7 January 1979.
Gender: male.
Education: United States Military Academy.
Chris Spatola, an American college basketball player and analyst, died on September 22, 2026, at age 47.
A four-year starter at Army from 1998 to 2002, he led the Black Knights in scoring for three seasons and finished his college career with 13.9 points per game in 111 appearances. Spatola earned two second-team All-Patriot League selections.
After graduating from the United States Military Academy, he served in the U.S. Army from 2002 to 2007 before moving into coaching and later joining Duke’s basketball staff as an assistant coach from 2007 to 2012. He was also known for his work as an ESPN analyst.