Dale Brown, LSU's Winningest Basketball Coach, Passes Away at 90

Dale Brown, the all-time winningest coach of LSU's basketball team, passed away at the age of 90, as confirmed by the university. He coached the Tigers from 1972 to 1997, achieving a remarkable 448 career victories.

During his 25 seasons at LSU, Brown secured four SEC regular-season titles and an SEC Tournament championship. He also guided the team to two Final Four appearances in 1981 and 1986. Earlier this week, he was named the recipient of the 2027 Wohn R. Wooden Legends of Coaching Award.

Brown was known for his humanitarian efforts and his deep connection to Louisiana, where he was beloved by the community. He coached notable players, including Shaquille O'Neal and Chris Jackson, and was inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame in 2014.