"He was extraordinary," said Mario Mendia, a former colleague. Spracale also had a long history in Arizona education.

Joseph Spracale, a longtime educator and former Tempe City Councilmember ... He also had a long history in Arizona education and was a Tempe High School graduate. Spracale taught in the ...

The basketball’s better (in the Big 12) than it was in the Pac-12, so as a true basketball fan, we’re happy to be here.” ...