ESPN Pays Tribute to Chris Spatola

ESPN honors Army star and Duke assistant Chris Spatola who died unexpectedly at 47.

Nov 3, 2026

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ESPN Pays Tribute to Chris Spatola

ESPN honors Army star and Duke assistant Chris Spatola who died unexpectedly at 47.

In brief

ESPN honors Army star and Duke assistant Chris Spatola who died unexpectedly at 47. ESPN paid emotional tribute to Chris Spatola, a former Army star and Duke assistant who died suddenly at age 47. Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.

Chris Spatola's Legacy

ESPN paid emotional tribute to Army star and Duke assistant Chris Spatola who died unexpectedly at 47.

Spatola's Career Highlights

Spatola led Army to 1,543 career points, ranking No. 10 all-time, and helped Duke win 2010 championship.

Friends Remember Spatola

Friends Remember Spatola

Bilas, a former Blue Devil, called Spatola a 'badass' and 'incredibly thoughtful human being'.

“Bilas, a former Blue Devil and close friend of Spatola, remembered Spatola for being "a badass" and "an incredibly thoughtful human being"”

Duke and Army Honor Spatola

Duke and Army wore warm-up shirts with Spatola's initials on sleeves during moment of silence.

The takeaway

ESPN paid emotional tribute to Chris Spatola, a former Army star and Duke assistant who died suddenly at age 47.

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