By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
G-League’s Grand Rapids Drive forward Zeke Upshaw passed away today (26/3) at Spectrum Health hospital, per an announcement by the team. He was 26 years old.
On Saturday, Upshaw had suddenly collapsed near the end of a game of his team against Long Island Nets. There were only 50 seconds left to play in the match.
Upshaw was transferred to the hospital and on Monday (26/3) he passed away. There haven’t been any details so far as to the exact cause of his passing.
His mother, Jewel Upshaw, issued the following statement: “After continued efforts from the medical team at Spectrum Health, Zeke made his transition at 11:16 am. To family, friends, teammates, coaches, fans & confidants, thank you for your prayers and support during this most difficult time.”