Duke mourns passing of Chris Spatola, Coach K's son-in-law
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 4:03 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Chris Spatola, the son-in-law of Duke basketball head coach Mike Krzyzewski, has passed away. Spatola served in the military and coached at Duke while Jon Scheyer was on the team. His influence extended to being a familiar voice on ESPN broadcasts. The Duke community is grieving this loss, and reflections on his contributions are prominent in discussions surrounding the program. The Duke Basketball Roundup podcast also previews the upcoming football game against William and Mary as the team aims for a 4-0 record this season.
- •Chris Spatola was a coach and military veteran.
- •He was the son-in-law of Mike Krzyzewski.
- •The Duke community is in mourning.
- •Duke football prepares for William and Mary game.
- •Duke seeks to improve to 4-0 this season.
- 4:03 AMYahoo Sports — DBR Podcast #850 – Duke Loses A Cherished Family Member
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