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Syracuse Basketball: Pearl Washington Passes Away At Age 52

Dwayne "Pearl" Washington, one of the greatest basketball players in Syracuse history, died Wednesday, SU announced. He was 52.

Washington suffered a relapse of a brain tumor that was first detected back in 1995 in August, and was forced to undergo surgery. The tumor, however, was extremely large and malignant, and it could not be completely removed. In recent months, a GoFundMe was set up to help pay for his care.

Washington played at Syracuse from 1983 to 1986 and left a lasting legacy in his Orange career. He led Syracuse in both assists and steals in each of his three seasons, in addition to also leading the team in points his final season, with 17.