Tragedy for the Dayton hoops team...

[MasonFanatic]

Dayton center Steve McElvene reportedly died unexpectedly this morning at age 20.

Glenn Marini ‏@GMariniWANE15 1h1 hour ago
Hearing reports former @nhbulldogs star and U of Dayton basketball player Steve McElvene has passed away. If true he's gone way too soon.

Glenn Marini ‏@GMariniWANE15 46m46 minutes ago
Can confirm Steve McElevene passed away this afternoon at his family's home after collapsing. Enlarged heart is believe to be the cause.

David Jablonski ‏@DavidPJablonski 8m8 minutes ago
Spokesman for Allen County (Ind.) Coroners Office confirms Steve McElvene died at 11:19 a.m. Autopsy results expected this afternoon.

 

[p8triotfan4life]

that's terrible news. he was their heralded Center. thoughts and prayers for the Dayton community.

 

[Mason2005]

He was a good looking player with a lot of promise, RIP.

 

[GreenLantern]

Damn......I wonder if he had Marfan's Syndrome

 

[MasonCrew]

Damn... that's awful. I grew up a Dayton fan with a great-uncle being formerly being the Dean of their College of Arts and Sciences and a lot of family going there. Really sad news for the team, fans, and most importantly his family.

 

[Herndon]

Ugh. That sucks. I feel for his poor family

 

[Pikapppatri8]

Way too young to die - that is heartbreaking.