LSU announces the passing of longtime basketball coach Dale...

Pete Thamel

LSU announces the passing of longtime basketball coach Dale Brown at the age of 90. He was the head coach at LSU for 25 years from 1972-97, with 448 on-court victories. When he retired, that was second at the time only to former Kentucky coach Adolph Rupp in the SEC. He coached six All-Americans, including Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf (then known as Chris Jackson, 1989-90) and Shaquille O’Neal (1991-92).

Copy Link

Mentions

LSU TigersNCAA Men's Basketball

Oct 23, 2026, 04:02 PM

GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/PR/WY). Void in ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. Terms: draftkings.com/sportsbook. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL.