“I Can’t Make Sense of It” – 17-Year-Old Star Alabama Basketball Player Dies Suddenly After Collapsing During Workout, Leaving His Family Devastated and Confused
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Jefferson County, Alabama – A 17-year-old basketball star with his whole life ahead of him died suddenly Thursday afternoon, leaving his family devastated and confused.
Al.com reported Friday Pinson Valley High School senior Caleb White suffered a “medical emergency” and collapsed during a basketball practice.
Outkick.com reported ] that emergency medical personnel attempted life-saving procedures on White, but those attempts did not succeed. He was later pronounced dead at St. Vincent’s East Hospital.
White’s grandfather, George Varnadoe Jr., posted a tribute on Facebook to his grandson, touting his character and his accomplishments both on the court and off.
Caleb was an honor student, very respectful, high intellect,
