Reggie Chaney, college basketball star who helped lead Houston to the 2021 Final Four, dies at age 23 – just a week before he was due to start his professional career in Greece
- Reggie Chaney played for the Cougars for three seasons and graduated in May
- Last season, he was named sixth man of the year by the American Athletic Conference
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Former University of Houston basketball player Reggie Chaney has died at the age of 23.
The former College Hoops star passed away on Monday night, but the cause of death was not immediately known.
Chaney was a member of the Arkansas Razorbacks for two seasons before transferring to the University of Houston, where he played for three seasons.
According to the Houston Chronicle, he was reportedly ready to join AE Psychiko, a professional basketball team in Greece.
The Tulsa, Oklahoma, native was named the American Athletic Conference’s sixth Man of the Year last season — his last pick with the Cougars.
Former University of Houston basketball player Reggie Chaney has died at the age of 23
Chaney was a member of the University of Houston team that made the NCAA Final Four
Chaney (R) plays against the Miami Hurricanes during the March Madness Sweet 16 round
He was also a member of the University of Houston team that reached the 2021 NCAA Final Four.
Despite numerous injuries, Chaney managed more than 100 games for the University of Houston.
Chaney averaged 3.6 points and 2.6 rebounds per game for Houston in his three seasons with the program before earning his Liberal Studies degree in May.
In a statement to WholeHogSports, Razorbacks head coach Eric Musselman said that “the men’s basketball family is devastated to hear of the loss of Reggie Chaney.”
He was reportedly set to join AE Psychiko, a professional team in Greece
The former College Hoops star passed away Monday night, but the cause of death was unknown
Chaney (pictured with Houston coach Kelvin Sampson) played for the Cougars for three years
“He was a tireless worker and loved by his coaches and teammates. “His family is in our thoughts and prayers,” Musselman said.
“Two words that describe Reggie as ‘always reliable,'” wrote former Houston teammate Justin Gorham on Twitter. “Whatever the situation, Reg will give 110%.” I’m glad I had the opportunity to work with him because without Reg we don’t achieve half of what we’ve done. Rest easy, brother, LOVE.’
Another former teammate, Mason Jones, also paid tribute, “Give Reggie his flowers please…if you only knew what he’s really been through…just a kid from Tulsa…I’ll miss you bro…in real life.” Brother, Roommate and one of the most authentic guys you will ever meet!’