The Omaha striker, Deng Mayo, who was transferred from North Dakota this low season, died on Saturday in a drowning incident, the school announced Sunday. He was 22 years old.
According to news reports, May was with a friend at the Blackridge reservoir in Herriman, Utah, when they started fighting in the water. According to Fox 13 in Salt Lake City, May's friend reached the shore, but returned to the water to help May.
May continued to fight and put underwater. He did not grow again. Rescue teams recovered their body on Saturday night. His friend was hospitalized and is expected to recover, according to news reports.
“Our entire program is devastated when they learn about Deng's death,” said Omaha's male basketball coach Chris Crutchfield, in a statement. “After competing against him for two years, we were euphoric to add it to our team and made huge progress this summer.
“[Mayar] It was a joy to be close and improve our culture. We will miss it a lot. Jodi and I, together with our entire program, send our hearts and prayers to the family, friends and teammates of Deng. “
The May of 6 feet and 8 inches, which grew up in Salt Lake City, averaged 6.3 points and 4.0 rebounds for northern Dakota last season. He finished with 12 points and seven rebounds in a 92-79 victory over South Dakota at the end of the season of his former team. Then he transferred to Omaha after the season.
