'A selfless person': Former Blue Devil Jay Bilas says Chris Spatola's impact went beyond the court

Posted Sep 26, 2026
Friends and family continue to mourn the death of basketball analyst and former Duke basketball head coach Mike Krzyzewski’s son-in-law, Chris Spatola, after his unexpected passing. Spatola died Monday at the age of 47. The cause of death is still unknown. ESPN basketball analyst Jay Bilas spoke with WRAL, sharing memories of his friend and colleague. (WRAL.com)

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