Dale Brown, LSU Basketball’s Winningest Coach, Dies at 90
Dale Brown, a celebrated LSU basketball coach with the most wins in the program's history, has died at the age of 90.
Elmira, NY, October 23, 2026 —
Dale Brown, a celebrated coach who recorded more wins than any other coach in Louisiana State University basketball program history, has died at age 90, according to the information provided.
The brief announcement identifies Brown’s place in LSU’s history as the program’s winningest coach. It does not provide his career win total, the years he coached the team, or other details about his record. No date or location of death was provided, and the cause of death was not stated.
The announcement also does not include information about survivors, funeral or memorial arrangements, or statements from LSU, Brown’s family, former players or colleagues. Those details therefore cannot be confirmed from the available information.
Brown’s distinction as the coach with the most wins in LSU basketball history gives the news a direct connection to the program’s record books. The description of him as celebrated reflects the wording in the announcement; no further details were supplied about honors, teams or particular moments from his coaching career.
Additional information about his career and the circumstances of his death was not included in the announcement. This account is limited to the details provided: Brown was a celebrated LSU basketball coach, he held the program’s record for most wins, and he died at 90.
Story summarized from the original created by BRETT MARTEL, Associated Press on www.mytwintiers.com, see more information here.
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