Former LSU coach Dale Brown dies at age 90
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Last updated Oct 23, 2026
Dale Brown, the former LSU men's basketball coach and the program's all-time wins leader, passed away on October 23, 2026, at the age of 90. Coaches of the Tigers from 1972 to 1997, Brown amassed a record of 448 wins against 301 losses, leading LSU to two Final Fours and 13 NCAA tournament berths. Under his guidance, LSU captured four SEC regular-season titles and one conference tournament championship. Brown is remembered for mentoring star players like Shaquille O’Neal and Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf.
- •Dale Brown led LSU for 25 seasons from 1972 to 1997.
- •He recorded the most wins in LSU men's basketball history.
- •Brown's teams reached two Final Fours during his tenure.
- •He coached notable players including Shaquille O'Neal and Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf.
- •Brown's death was confirmed by his family on October 23, 2026.
- 7:58 PMESPN — Dale Brown, LSU's winningest basketball coach, dies at 90
- 6:46 PMYahoo Sports — Former LSU men's basketball coach Dale Brown, program's all-time wins leader, dies at 90
"Dale Brown, who coached LSU to two Final Four appearances and whose players included Shaquille O'Neal and Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, has died at the age of 90.
"Brown coached the Tigers to two Final Fours and 13 NCAA tournament berths during his 25 seasons in Baton Rouge.
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External links- ESPNOct 23, 2026, 7:58 PMDale Brown, LSU's winningest basketball coach, dies at 90
Dale Brown, who coached LSU to two Final Four appearances and whose players included Shaquille O'Neal and Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, has died at the age of 90.
- Yahoo SportsOct 23, 2026, 6:46 PMFormer LSU men's basketball coach Dale Brown, program's all-time wins leader, dies at 90
Brown coached the Tigers to two Final Fours and 13 NCAA tournament berths during his 25 seasons in Baton Rouge.
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