SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Caleb Swanigan, a standout star at Purdue who went on to play in the NBA, has died at the age of 25.
Purdue announced that Swanigan died Monday night.
READ MORE: California Lawmakers To Vote On $307.9 Billion Spending PlanSwanigan was a first-round pick for the Portland Trail Blazers in 2017.
He spent several seasons with Portland and also played for the Sacramento Kings in the 2019-20 season.
READ MORE: Rices Fire Updates: Evacuation Advisories Upgraded To Warnings In Yuba CountyThe Kings tweeted a remembrance of Swanigan after learning of his death on Tuesday.
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Caleb Swanigan. He will be remembered as a great teammate and friend. Our hearts are with his family during this incredibly difficult time. pic.twitter.com/JHdzX00JrV
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) June 21, 2022
“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Caleb Swanigan. He will be remembered as a great teammate and friend. Our hearts are with his family during this incredibly difficult time,” the Kings wrote.
MORE NEWS: How Sacramento County Is Bucking The National Trend Of Murder Cases Going UnsolvedNo other details about Swanigan’s death were released.
