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The death of UP recruit Israel Osamudiame Friday, a Nigerian transferee from CEU, comes just two months after an NU basketball player also collapsed during training
MANILA, Philippines – Tragedy struck anew in UAAP basketball.
Israel Osamudiame Friday, the new Nigerian recruit of the University of the Philippines men’s basketball team, died after collapsing during training on Tuesday, August 19. He was 19 years old.
Friday, a transferee from Centro Escolar University (CEU), was immediately brought to a nearby hospital but died despite efforts to revive him, the UP Office of Athletics and Sports Development said in a released statement on Wednesday, August 20.
UP said the cause of death has yet to be determined.
The death of Friday came just two months after Ashlyn Abong, who played for the National University girls basketball team and Gilas Pilipinas Youth, also died after collapsing in practice. She was 18.
Friday, a 6-foot-10 center, recently transferred to UP from CEU, where he starred for the Scorpions in the University and Colleges Athletic League.
UP said it’s already “in close contact with his family and is extending its full support during this difficult time.” – Rappler.com