?In a shocking & tragic development, Caleb White, a top high school basketball recruit died at the merge age of 17 after he collapsed during a workout at school. Caleb White was one of the top rookies & emerging basketball players. In fact, Caleb White was the number 2 ranked player in Alabama. On Thursday, Caleb White's death was confirmed by a local hospital after he was rushed there in a medical emergency. As per reports, Caleb White was a standout three-star basketball prospect for Pinson Valley High School, averaging 20.9 points, 3.1 assists, and 3.8 rebounds per game., Notably, the 17-year-old basketball player's death has indeed shocking and therefore fans on social media were curious to know Caleb White's death reason or what happened to Caleb White. Below is everything we know so far-
What happened to Caleb White?
As per reports, Caleb White's death reason is yet to be ascertained as his autopsy is pending. A UK media report suggested that Caleb White's autopsy will be done on Friday. As soon as Caleb White's autopsy report comes in True Scoop News will update you. Caleb's family however described how the tragic incident unfolded. As per Caleb's family, the 17-year-old began to feel ill during practice and collapsed to the ground. After he collapsed, life-saving procedures were applied until paramedics arrived. When he did not respond, Caleb was transported to St. Vincent's East Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama, by ambulance. Jefferson County Chief Deputy Coroner Bill Yates was quoted saying that Caleb White was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Here's how netizens reacted to Caleb White's death
A user wrote, "He was only 17 years old...Was ranked top 25 basketball high school player in the Country..RIP to Caleb White."
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He was only 17 years old.
— Hoops (@HoopMixOnly) August 12, 2023
Was ranked top 25 basketball high school player in the Country
RIP to Caleb White🙏 pic.twitter.com/rfZdIDCNgE
Another user wrote, "Gonna miss you Caleb White"
Gonna miss you Caleb White 😔 pic.twitter.com/UH1pgAnooF
— Quinones Muse (@LesQMuse) August 12, 2023
One more user wrote, "RIP Caleb White. My condolences to his family. Please guys cherish life while you have it and check up on your love ones and tell them how much you love them before it’s too late."
It is pertinent to mention here that last month Bronny James, the older son of NBA star LeBron James suffered a cardiac arrest while practicing at the University of Southern California. Bronny James was hospitalized after suffering from cardiac arrest which was confirmed by LeBron James' family spokesperson. Not only this, Bronny James' health update was also given by the family spokesperson saying that LeBron James's elder son is out of the intensive care unit and is in stable condition now. Notably, Elon Musk had pointed the COVID vaccine which might have amped the rick of cardiac arrest in Bronny James.