Former NBA Player Caleb Swanigan Dead At 25

Caleb Swanigan the former Purdue star who was later picked in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft has died at 25 years old. A spokesperson for the Allen County Coroner’s Office in Indiana say the ex-Boilermaker center died of natural causes. In a statement released Tuesday morning, the Purdue men's basketball team said Swanigan passed on Monday night. Devastated, the school's team's account wrote in a tweet. "Our thoughts and prayers to Caleb Swanigan’s family and friends. The world lost a gentle soul last night. Love you Biggie. Purdue head coach Matt Painter added in a statement, "Biggie had a positive influence in everyone’s life. Was such a thoughtful person and gentle soul who had to overcome so much in his life. He will be greatly missed. Before starring at Purdue, Swanigan compiled one of the greatest high school basketball careers ever in the history of the state of Indiana. The 6-foot-9, 260-pound hooper was a five-star recruit, who earned McDonald's All-American honors after averaging 22.6 points and 13.7 rebounds per game in his senior season. During his two years with the Boilermakers, Swanigan averaged 14.4 points and 10.4 rebounds per game. He was eventually taken by the Portland Trailblazers with the 26th overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. Swanigan played in the NBA with the Trailblazers and the Sacramento Kings until 2020. Off the court, Swanigan had a music career rapping under the name "Slyy5jackk." He released several songs including "Thoughts/THOTS" and "My Life" in 2021.

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