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Grand Rapids Drive player Zeke Upshaw passes away after on-court collapse

Related Topics: Long Island Nets, Cardiac arrest

Grand Rapids Drive player Zeke Upshaw has passed away after collapsing on the court during the fourth quarter of the March 24 game against the Long Island Nets. Upshaw was rushed to the hospital after going into cardiac arrest. The team announced his passing on Twitter.

Statement from Jewel Upshaw, Zeke's mother: “After continued efforts from the medical team at Spectrum Health, Zeke made his transition at 11:16 am. To family, friends, teammates, coaches, fans & confidants, thank you for your prayers and support during this most difficult time. pic.twitter.com/1AutFtIFwU

— Grand Rapids Drive (@grdrive) March 26, 2018

Jewel Upshaw (continued): "Details of his memorial will be announced at a later date.