Is Lou Campanelli In The Hall Of Fame?

American basketball coach, Lou Campanelli has been reported dead. He was announced dead on Tuesday [January 31, 2023]. He was inducted into the 1999 James Madison University Hall of Fame and is considered one of the most influential sports figures in the institution.

Lou Campanelli age at the time of death

How old was Lou Campanelli at the time of death? What was Lou Campanelli’s age at the time of death? Lou Campanelli was 84 years old when he died.

“Lou Campanelli orchestrated the growth of men’s basketball from a non-scholarship program to one that won three consecutive NCAA Tournament first-round games from 1981 to 1983. The Dukes were a giant killer, contributing to the unpredictability of March before the words, “Madness” and “Cinderella” became widespread,” JMU Sports report.

How good was Lou Campanelli?

Lou Campanelli was one of the best, if not the best basketball coach in the James Madison University. Over 13 seasons, he went 238-118 (.669) and had a winning season every year, however, his last season went 14-14 in 1984-85. His teams qualified for two NCAA Division II Championships and three NCAA Division I Championships. They finished either first or second in its conference six times.