Heartbreaking: Former NBA Player Caleb Swanigan Has Passed Away at 25-Year-Old

06/21/2022 Sports

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Caleb Swanigan, a former NBA player and Purdue Boilermaker standout, died at the age of 25.

Swanigan died Monday night, according to the Purdue men’s basketball team, but no further details were provided, ESPN reported.

Swanigan, a 6-foot-9 guard, was a first-round pick of the Portland Trail Blazers in 2017. He spent 3 years in the NBA with the Blazers and the Sacramento Kings.

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Swanigan, Indiana’s Mr. Basketball in 2015, was a highly coveted recruit who chose to stay home and play for the Boilermakers after committing to Michigan State.

Swanigan had a standout sophomore season at Purdue, earning Big Ten Player of the Year and consensus first-team All-American honors. He was also a Naismith Award top contender. He decided to enter the NBA draft after the season and was selected 26th overall.

We are heartbroken by the passing of former Trail Blazers player Caleb Swanigan. Our thoughts and prayers are with Caleb’s family, friends and all who loved him.

Rest In Peace, Biggie. pic.twitter.com/QxiGMZi5cg
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) June 21, 2022

💔 Devastated.

Our thoughts and prayers to Caleb Swanigan’s family and friends. The world lost a gentle soul last night.

Love you Biggie. pic.twitter.com/spU2hQtJdi
— Purdue Mens Basketball (@BoilerBall) June 21, 2022

I’ve known Caleb Swanigan since he was just a kid. He’d been dealt an extremely tough hand and has overcome a lot. I wish nothing but the absolute best for him as he struggles through another tough time in life. Please keep him in your prayers.
— Vanessa (@vaduro) May 19, 2021