Pete Carril, a legendary college basketball coach whose career is best known for his 29-year stint as head coach of Princeton, died on Monday, his family announced.
“The Carril family is sad to report that Coach Peter J. Carril passed away peacefully this morning. We kindly ask that you please respect our privacy at this time as we process our loss and handle necessary arrangements. More information will be forthcoming in the following days,” the family said in a statement released through the Princeton athletic department.