So sad to see such a nice kid go at such a young age...had improved during the summer and finally shed some weight that had been slowing him down the past 2 seasons.
RIP Haris.
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RIP Haris.
University of Toledo basketball player Haris Charalambous, 21, was pronounced dead this morning after conditioning practice at the school.
Accoring to UT, athletic trainers on the scene followed established practices, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation on Mr. Charalambous until paramedics arrived after an immediate call to 911.
The cause of death will not be known until the Lucas County Coroner report becomes available.
“This is a tragic and unexpected situation,” said University spokesperson Lawrence J. Burns, vice president for enrollment services, marketing and communications.
“This has been a shock to our entire athletic program and university. Our thoughts are with Haris’ family, who has been notified of this tragedy.”
Mr. Charalambous, a 6-10, 245-pound reserve center from Manchester, England, was in his third year at UT.
He appeared in 23 games last season, averaging less than a point per game.
The workout had just started and the players were doing some light running when Mr. Charalambous collapsed on the court.
Mr. Burns said he didn’t know if Mr. Charalambous showed any signs of distress before collapsing. He also did not know if the player had any past health problems.
“We won’t speculate until the autopsy is completed,” he said.
Coach Stan Joplin, who was recruiting in Arizona today, cut short his trip to return to the school. Players met with assistant coaches after Mr. Charalambous was pronounced dead.
Mr. Charalambous attended the Hun School — a prep school in Princeton, N.J. — in 2003-04. In England, he was captain of the junior national team and played with the Manchester Magic in the senior men’s league.
Accoring to UT, athletic trainers on the scene followed established practices, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation on Mr. Charalambous until paramedics arrived after an immediate call to 911.
The cause of death will not be known until the Lucas County Coroner report becomes available.
“This is a tragic and unexpected situation,” said University spokesperson Lawrence J. Burns, vice president for enrollment services, marketing and communications.
“This has been a shock to our entire athletic program and university. Our thoughts are with Haris’ family, who has been notified of this tragedy.”
Mr. Charalambous, a 6-10, 245-pound reserve center from Manchester, England, was in his third year at UT.
He appeared in 23 games last season, averaging less than a point per game.
The workout had just started and the players were doing some light running when Mr. Charalambous collapsed on the court.
Mr. Burns said he didn’t know if Mr. Charalambous showed any signs of distress before collapsing. He also did not know if the player had any past health problems.
“We won’t speculate until the autopsy is completed,” he said.
Coach Stan Joplin, who was recruiting in Arizona today, cut short his trip to return to the school. Players met with assistant coaches after Mr. Charalambous was pronounced dead.
Mr. Charalambous attended the Hun School — a prep school in Princeton, N.J. — in 2003-04. In England, he was captain of the junior national team and played with the Manchester Magic in the senior men’s league.
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