Dealing with a death is a tragic and an emotional state, especially when someone who was an inspirational figure dies at a younger age than expected. Former NBA player, assistant coach and UA alum Sean Rooks died Tuesday evening in a Philadelphia restaurant just hours after meeting with the New York Knicks for an assistant coaching job.
The cause of Rooks’ death is officially undetermined, but USA Today reported that he likely died from heart disease.
Rooks, 46, played four years of college basketball at the UA before spending 12 years in the NBA.