Former NBA big man and Clemson University standout Elden Campbell has died at the age of 57, the Clemson men's basketball team announced in a post shared on its Instagram account.
Campbell was a three-time All-ACC selection at Clemson, which included making a Sweet 16 run during his senior season in 1990 and three NCAA tournament appearances. The Los Angeles native finished his collegiate career with a program-record 1,880 career points, while also ranking second in blocks (334) and eighth in rebounds (836).
"I am deeply saddened to learn of Elden Campbell's passing," said Cliff Ellis, Campbell's coach at Clemson, in a statement obtained by ESPN. "... Most of all, Elden was an outstanding, giving person. This is a sad day for the Clemson family. Elden loved Clemson, he came back and supported the program after he retired. He exemplified what Clemson was all about."
Campbell was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers at No. 27 overall in the 1990 NBA Draft and spent his first nine seasons with the franchise. The Los Angeles native played for five NBA franchises, which included winning an NBA championship during two stints with the Detroit Pistons.
Campbell averaged 10.3 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 1,044 total NBA games during his 15-year career. A cause of death had not yet been disclosed as of Wednesday (December 3), according to the Los Angeles Times.