WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Kevin Braswell, a Baltimore-born basketballer who performed for the Georgetown Hoyas earlier than having fun with a well-traveled skilled profession that took him to New Zealand, has died. He was 46.
Braswell’s dying was introduced Monday by the Utsunomiya (*46*), a group he coached in Japan’s home league. No reason behind dying was specified however Braswell had been hospitalized after present process coronary heart surgical procedure earlier this yr.
“We wish to categorical our heartfelt respect and gratitude to Mr. Braswell for his dedication to the event of the membership and his contribution to the expansion of the group over the course of two seasons,” Utsunomiya (*46*) stated in a press release.
Braswell performed 128 occasions for the Hoyas between 1998 and 2002 averaging 13.6 factors.
Braswell performed pre-season matches for the Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat and performed for the Florida Flame and Columbus Riverdragons earlier than pursuing an intensive enjoying profession abroad.
He performed in Israel, Italy, Belgium, Poland, Russia and Turkey earlier than becoming a member of the New Zealand Breakers within the Australian National Basketball League, successful the title in 2011. He was head coach of the Breakers in 2018.
“Today we mourn the passing of Breakers legend Kevin Braswell,” the Breakers stated in a social media put up. “KB, a former player, championship winner, Sixth Man of the Year and head coach handed away in a single day (New Zealand time).
“Our ideas and aroha (love) exit to his household at this time.”
