Dale Brown, longtime LSU coach, dies at 90

LSU announced Friday, October 23, that Dale Brown, the longtime men’s basketball coach who led the Tigers to two Final Fours, has died at 90. The university did not provide details about the circumstances or cause of death in its announcement, as reported in the accounts of his passing. Brown coached LSU for 25 seasons, compiling 448 wins, the most by a coach in program history. His teams reached the national semifinals in 1981 and 1986 and made 13 NCAA Tournament appearances. LSU also won four Southeastern Conference regular-season championships and one SEC Tournament title during his tenure. The university’s announcement prompted a statement from Brown’s family, which described him as loving, selfless and devoted to Louisiana. The family said he put others first and expressed gratitude for the affection he received from people in the state. Brown was named the 2027 recipient of the John R. Wooden Legends of Coaching Award earlier in the week. His honors also included the 1981 AP Coach of the Year award and four SEC Coach of the Year selections. He was inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame in 2014. Hired by LSU in 1972, Brown remained in charge through...