Caleb White dead at 17: Pinson Valley High School basketball player dies after 'collapsing during te
A TOP high school basketball recruit has died at 17 after collapsing on the court during a workout at school.
According to multiple reports, Caleb White, the No. 2 ranked player in Alabama, was pronounced dead at a local hospital after suffering a medical emergency on Thursday.
White was a standout three-star basketball prospect for Pinson Valley High School, averaging 20.9 points, 3.1 assists, and 3.8 rebounds per game.
His cause of death is unknown at the moment, but an autopsy will be performed on Friday.
His family said White began to feel ill during practice and collapsed to the ground.
Life-saving procedures were applied until paramedics arrived.
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White was transported to St. Vincent's East Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama, by ambulance.
Jefferson County Chief Deputy Coroner Bill Yates said White was pronounced dead at the hospital.
His older brother, Cam White, posted a tribute to Facebook following the news.
"Who is Caleb Dylan White? He's a great player, passionate leader, intelligent person, great son, and to me, a great little brother..."
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"You were on that court doing what you love to do. Watch over me. They'll never forget yo name as long as I'm here, I promise. Caleb Dylan White, I love you past death."
White's grandfather George Varnadoe Jr. also shared a heartfelt post on Facebook.
"Caleb was an honor student, very respectful, high intellect, excellent role model, phenomenal basketball player, ranked 25th best point guard in his class in the nation and No. 2 in the state of Alabama."
"RIP Caleb. I love you, man."
Pinson Valley High School, Principal Michael Turner, sent a note to parents announcing the student’s death.
The principal told parents counseling would be available to students and staff.
White finished in the top three last season for Player of the Year in his region as a junior and was a first-team all-state selection.
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