Dale Brown, LSU basketball coach, dies at 90
The legendary coach led LSU to two Final Four appearances and mentored NBA stars including Shaquille O'Neal.
At a glance
- Brown was LSU's winningest basketball coach
- He led the Tigers to two Final Four appearances
- His players included NBA stars Shaquille O'Neal and Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf
Dale Brown, the winningest basketball coach in LSU history, has died at the age of 90. During his tenure at the university, Brown guided the Tigers to two Final Four appearances and coached players who went on to successful NBA careers.
Among his notable players were Shaquille O'Neal and Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, both of whom became prominent figures in professional basketball.
Why it matters
Brown's tenure at LSU spanned decades and established the programme as a competitive force in college basketball.
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