26-27 Laker Basketball roster! #BuiltDifferentBuiltTogether

The NABC joins with the greater college basketball community today in mourning the passing of Chris Spatola.

With heavy hearts this morning, we mourn the passing of Army Basketball alum Chris Spatola ‘02. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. Be Thou at Peace.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Chris Spatola. Chris was a beloved Army veteran, coach, broadcaster, and true friend to the Duke Basketball family. We send our love and condolences to his wife Jamie and three children, the Spatola and Krzyzewski families, and everyone who loved him.

My first salute. My plebe. My little brother. Love you Chris Spatola little bro be thou at peace. #24

Chris Spatola scored 1,543 points at West Point. Fifth most in the history of the academy. Then he graduated, put on the other uniform, and went to war. He served five years as an Army officer. He was a company commander. He deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and he came home with the Joint Service Commendation Medal, awarded for what the citation called exceptional combat performance. Then he came back to basketball. In 2007, Mike Krzyzewski hired him at Duke. There is something in that worth sitting with. Krzyzewski played point guard at Army from 1966 to 1969. Captained the team as a senior. Then served in the Army and was discharged as a captain. Spatola played guard at Army from 1998 to 2002. Then served in the Army and made captain too. Two West Point guards, 33 years apart, on the same bench. Spatola was on the Duke staff from 2007 to 2012. Four ACC Tournament titles. The 2010 national championship. He was a court coach for USA Basketball, for the team that won gold in Beijing in 2008 and gold at the world championship in 2010. He also married Krzyzewski's daughter Jamie. They had three children. After coaching he went into television. He joined ESPN in 2015 and spent a decade as one of the most thoughtful voices in college basketball, because he had been a player and a coach and a soldier, and he talked like a man who had been all three. He ran a basketball camp for kids in Durham every year. Chris Spatola died unexpectedly this week. He was 47 years old. ESPN said he was thoughtful, prepared and passionate about the sport. The Krzyzewski family said they had no words to adequately express their heartbreak over the loss of "our beloved Chris Spatola," and that he "served our country, was a devoted husband and father, and was such an important part of our family." Seth Greenberg put it shortest. "Heartbreaking. Such a good soul." He leaves behind a wife and three kids.

I’m at a loss for words right now! 🙏🏽 for the Spatola family. Chris was a great brother in arms and an outstanding analyst! He will be missed.

PBC Basketball Tip-Off is tomorrow!! Make sure you submit your questions at the link below and tune in to all interviews on the PBC Network beginning at 10am tomorrow🏀 🔗 tr.ee/kATKkxT2Iy #DareToDominate

Beware of the teams with -No new Locker Room - Bathroom stalls with broken doors - New Balls but can’t break them in until games start ( only 1/2 dozen new ones ) - Have to actually go to buildings 4 classes and have to WALK ( no Vans or golf carts ) -NIL is Gift Cards

Many parents will say they want a coach who holds their child accountable… Until the coach holds some of their children accountable. Then we need a meeting, two administrators, game film, witness statements, and possibly congressional oversight.

Damian Lillard says one of the biggest problems for young athletes is being surrounded by “yes men.” When talent stops being enough, work ethic gets exposed. The players who last are usually the ones who hear the truth, not just compliments. (🎥 @TheHoopHerald )

NEW COACH ALERT! @CSULakers have their guy. Clayton State University has made it official, Carl Little is the new head men's basketball coach. The Lakers will have a member of the Military Basketball Hall of Famer leading the way. @PeachBelt @D1_Rejects #d2basketball

Damian Lillard says too many highly regarded young players are surrounded by “yes men” that tell them they are great Once they get to the next level, when their talent isn’t enough to get them through, they struggle with working hard and being stable 🗣️

Lakers Win!! Holly Jones scored in the 34th minute and the Lakers took down USC Beaufort, 1-0, on Thursday afternoon! #LOCHIN

Shane Battier says returning to Duke for his senior year cost him about $10,000,000 but winning a national championship and becoming more prepared for the NBA made it worth it “I had a good junior year. I was All-American, averaged about 19 [points] and probably could have came out then. Honestly, it was more important to me to be an impact player when I got to the league, and I felt like I wasn’t there yet. I was a power forward in college. I shot threes, but I was a stretch four essentially” “I knew if I went to the league, okay, I’m in the league. It probably cost me about $10 million for that one extra year I could have squeaked out. But at the time, it matters to me that I want to start. I want to be a good pro for a long time.’ So that last year of work was really important” “The leap of faith going through that process, I knew for where I wanted to be, I had to do it. But what I learned, my readiness… it was great that we won, absolutely. But you realize it really is about the journey and taking advantage of the opportunity. I was super proud of that decision”

PBC Announces Attendees and Schedule for PBC Tip-off 2026🏀 Interviews will be live streamed on the PBC Network for the first time. Fans and media are encouraged to submit questions using the form in our bio. Selected questions may be featured during the event. #DareToDominate

Clayton State Athletics recognizes and celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month! #LOCHIN

Kon Knueppel on playing off two feet: “It evens out the athleticism…I’m not super athletic, so being able to play off two feet..now they have to be ready for a shot fake or a pivot. It kind of evens the playing field.” (Via @JeremyGrandiso1 🎥)

This week's @DruryHotels Student Athletes' of the Week are soccer players Gabrielle Worthy and Fallah Johnson. Worthy buried her first collegiate goal while Fallah scored a pair of goals and added an assist on Wednesday! Congrats to both student athletes! #LOCHIN