DAYTON, Ohio — University of Dayton basketball player Steve McElvene has died, WHIO reports.
McElvene, 20, died at 11:19 a.m Thursday, according to the Allen County (Ind.) Coroners Office.
WHIO reports McElvene collapsed at his family’s home.
“Enlarged heart is believe to be the cause,” Glenn Marini, the sports Director at WANE-TV in Fort Wayne, wrote on Twitter.
Can confirm Steve McElevene passed away this afternoon at his family's home after collapsing. Enlarged heart is believe to be the cause.
— Glenn Marini (@GMariniWANE15) May 12, 2016
McElvene, a 6-11 center from New Haven High School (Ind.), has been at UD for two seasons. He sat out the 2014-15 season as a NCAA partial qualifier but practiced with the team all season. Last year was his first season on the court. He set a UD record for blocks (55). He averaged 6.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game.
