Devin Butts (22) collapses while playing basketball, dies days later. Had no known diseases

APRIL 30, 2023. Devin Amhad Butts of Macon, Georgia was playing basketball with a few others when he suddenly collapsed. He was immediately taken to the hospital where he died on May 5th, 2023.Show more

"Butts was at the campus’s main gym last Sunday night playing basketball with several others when he collapsed, Perkins said, and doctors are now trying to identify the cause. 'We are aware of no history that could cause this,' Perkins said."
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"Stephen Fusi, NCCU’s chief spokesperson, confirmed that Butts was taken to the hospital last Sunday, and that the incident did not happen at a team event. There was no indication of foul play or suicide, he said."
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article275157141.html

"Butts had collapsed a few days before he died, [athletic director Louis] Perkins said. Stephen Fusi, NCCU’s chief spokesperson, confirmed that Butts was taken to the hospital April 30, and that the incident did not happen at a team event. There was no indication of foul play or suicide, he said."
https://www.macon.com/news/local/article275312101.html

"who died May 5 after he collapsed while playing basketball"
https://news.yahoo.com/former-stratford-star-nccu-basketball-181454622.html

I checked on 26 May 2023 for the latest information on Devin's tragic death, but could not find any more details.

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NCCU basketball player who died had collapsed, athletic director says (May 8, 2023)
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https://www.macon.com/news/local/article275312101.html

Former Stratford star, NCCU basketball player Devin Butts mourned at funeral in Macon, Ga. (May 13, 2023)
https://news.yahoo.com/former-stratford-star-nccu-basketball-181454622.html

Obituary
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/macon-ga/devin-butts-11281881

DESCRIPTION BY WRAL

A North Carolina Central University student-athlete has died at the age of 22, Friday night. According to reports, Devin Butts, a men's basketball team player, was expected to graduate with a bachelor's degree in Behavioral and Social Sciences this summer.

"We are deeply saddened by the unexpected passing of Devin. This is a devastating tragedy for our team, fans, and the entire NCCU community," said NCCU men's basketball head coach LeVelle Moton. "Devin will always be remembered as an incredible teammate that had an infectious smile at all times. Our heartfelt condolences are with his family and those who were blessed to know him." A Georgia native, Butts averaged 5.4 points in 17 appearances this past season for the Eagles, including a memorable 15-point performance on five made 3-pointers in the team's MEAC Championship quarterfinals victory over Delaware State on March 8.

VIDEO SOURCES

Devin Butts, NCCU men's basketball player dies at the age of 22; Death of Kian Brown | WRAL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY9A29vCVyM

'Gentle spirit': North Carolina Central basketball player dies at 22 | ABC11
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdNhlar4vY0

'We are deeply saddened': Former Macon basketball player dies weeks before graduation | 13WMAZ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZ1PaB90gvo

"He collapsed during a pick up basketball game. Died in the hospital afterward."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY9A29vCVyM&lc=UgytjNA38iVW_nI4Wyx4AaABAg