Michael Ojo, a Nigerian basketball player who previously played for Red Star Belgrade.
According to The Lunch, he died at the age of 27 during a training session in the Serbian capital on Friday.
“We are deeply saddened by the news”, Red Star’s spokesperson Igor Vujicin told AFP.
Ojo had been without a club since June 30 but was still training with Red Star.
“The sudden and shocking death of Michael Ojo has deeply affected everyone — players, coaches and the management of a club that accepted him from the first day, and that he considered his own,” Red Star said.
EuroLeague also extended condolences to Ojo’s family, teammates, coaches, “and many fans who enjoyed his performances”.
The 2.16 metre (7ft 1in) centre played for Florida State University in the United States before coming to Europe to start his professional career.
From Belgrade team FMP Zeleznik, he moved to European giants Red Star, where he spent two seasons.
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