MARISA MILLER | SPORTS CO-EDITOR
Former Butler men’s basketball standout Joel Cornette died early Tuesday morning in his Chicago apartment. He was a member of the basketball program from 1999-2003 and made three NCAA tournament appearances. He was 35.
“This morning, we spoke with the Cornette Family, who has confirmed that their beloved son and brother, Joel, passed away early this morning due to natural causes,” Butler men’s basketball tweeted in a press release. “They are shocked and devastated by this news. The Butler Family also mourns the loss of one of our favorite Bulldogs. Additional information will be released by the Cornette Family as it becomes available.