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Dale 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.

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Originally reported by ESPN
Dale Brown, LSU's winningest basketball coach, dies at 90
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Dale Brown: What Happened

ESPN reported on Friday, October 23, 2026 in a story involving Dale Brown, LSU, Shaquille O'Neal. Here is how the report opens:

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.

— ESPN

It is one of many College Basketball stories we are following today, and 2 outlets are covering it. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on College basketball and what to watch next.

Key Takeaways

  • The story: Dale Brown, LSU's winningest basketball coach, dies at 90
  • Who’s involved: Dale Brown, LSU, Shaquille O'Neal and Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf
  • League: College Basketball
  • First reported: Friday, October 23, 2026 by ESPN
  • Coverage: 2 outlets are covering it: ESPN and CBS Sports

How Other Outlets Are Covering It

The same CBB story, as reported by another outlet:

Background: College basketball

College basketball is basketball that is played by teams of student-athletes at universities and colleges. In the United States, colleges and universities are governed by collegiate athletic bodies, including the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA), the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), and the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA). These national affiliation organizations may be subdivided into divisions, generally based on the number and level of scholarships that may be provided to the athletes. Institutions that play in Division II of the NCCAA are typically small Bible colleges.

Text from Wikipedia’s College basketball article, CC BY-SA 4.0.

What’s Next for Dale Brown

For fans following Dale Brown, the next things to watch are the AP Top 25, bracketology, transfer portal and recruiting. Stories like this one tend to move quickly, so check back for follow-up reports and reaction as more outlets pick it up.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened with Dale Brown?

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. ESPN reported the story on Friday, October 23, 2026.

Who reported this CBB story?

ESPN first reported it on Friday, October 23, 2026. CBS Sports also covered it. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related College Basketball news.

Where can I get the latest College Basketball news today?

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