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Basketball world mourns death of Dikembe Mutombo with tributes on social media

The basketball world lost an icon on Monday when Dikembe Mutombo died at 58 years old. Not only was Mutombo a star on the court, he was a memorable figure for both his humanitarian work and his ...
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Amir Abdur-Rahim death, explained: What to know about sudden 2024 passing of former USF basketball coach

Amir Abdur-Rahim passed away 10 days before South Florida started its 2024 season. His legacy continues to bear fruit more ...
Yahoo! Sports

NBA Legend Allen Iverson Mourns the Death of His ‘Homegirl’

Allen Iverson is one of the most electrifying figures in NBA history. A first-ballot Hall of Famer, Iverson was the No. 1 overall pick in the 1996 NBA Draft and quickly became a cultural icon ...
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NBA announces death of Doug Moe, former two-time All-American at North Carolina, at 87

The NBA announced the death of Doug Moe, a long-time coach from the 1970s to the 2000s. Moe was 87 years old. In addition to his time as a coach for the Denver Nuggets, San Antonio Spurs and ...
USA Today

What is Jayden Bailey's legacy after his death? He was 'our shining star'

Lebanon basketball player Jayden Bailey died at 17 after a nearly four-year battle with osteosarcoma. Despite his cancer diagnosis and an arm amputation, Bailey returned to the court for his senior ...