Myles Brand was born on 17 May 1942 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He was married to Peg Zeglin Brand and Wendy Sue Hoffman. He died on 16 September 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
Fired Bobby Knight as head coach of Indiana University's men's basketball team for misconduct on 10 September 2000. Students responded to the firing by burning Brand in effigy.