Former LSU basketball coach Dale Brown dies at 90

Dale Brown, who coached Louisiana State University’s men’s basketball team for 25 years, died on 23 October at 90. LSU announced his death and published a statement from his family. ^[1][2]

Louisiana State University, United StatesEvent: 23 October 2026Under 1 min read

Published 29 Oct 2026, 03:34 UTC

The facts

Brown led LSU from 1972 to 1997. His teams reached the NCAA Final Four in 1981 and 1986 and won four Southeastern Conference championships. ^[1]
He coached Shaquille O’Neal at LSU, AP reported. ^[2]
Brown was AP Coach of the Year in 1981 and a four-time SEC Coach of the Year. ^[1][2]

Still unconfirmed

A cause and specific place of death were not established in the checked announcements.

Sources

References support the numbered facts above. Source checks: 29 Oct 2026, 03:34 UTC.

LSU announces the death of former basketball coach Dale Brown
Louisiana State University Athletics · Primary source · 23 Oct 2026
University announcement includes a statement from Brown’s family. The location above identifies his institution, not a verified place of death.
Longtime LSU basketball coach Dale Brown dies at age 90
The Associated Press, via ABC News · Reporting · 23 Oct 2026
AP reporting by Brett Martel, independently owned from LSU.

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