Kevin Widemond
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 24, 1985 Leiria, Portugal |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | West Side (Newark, New Jersey) |
| College |
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Ovarense | |
Kevin Widemond (December 24, 1985 – October 25, 2009) was an American basketball player. After starring at Texas A&M University–Commerce he went on to play professionally in Portugal where he collapsed and later died after suffering a heart attack during a game.
Early life
Widemond was born in Newark, New Jersey, to Kevin Thomas and Roslyn Widemond. He played in high school basketball for West Side High School.[1]
College career
Widemond was a two-year starter for San Jacinto College and then played at Texas A&M University–Commerce in Commerce, Texas, where he majored in Business Administration. During the 2006–07 season with the university's Lion team, he led his team with 84 three pointers and was second on the team in scoring with 14.1 ppg playing in all 28 games, and earning a start in 24 games. He scored in double digits in 20 of his 28 games, including a career-high 27 against Eastern New Mexico on December 9, 2006).[1] As a senior, in 2007–08, Widemond led the Lions to the championship game of the Lone Star Conference Tournament and earned All-Tournament team honors.[2]
Professional career and death
After graduation, Widemond signed for the Portuguese basketball club
References
- ^ a b "Lion Athletics: Kevin Widemond page". lionathletics.com. Retrieved 31 December 2019.
- ^ "UCO prevails in LSC men's championship game, 72-70, over A&M-C". Lone Star Conference. 8 March 2008. Retrieved 31 December 2019.
- ^ "Basquetebolista morre no intervalo do jogo". cmjornal.pt (in Portuguese). 26 October 2009. Retrieved 31 December 2019.
- ^ "U.S. basketball player dies during Portuguese match". Reuters. 25 October 2009. Retrieved 31 December 2019.
- The Associated Press. nj.com. 26 October 2009. Retrieved 31 December 2019.
- ^ Susana Silva (25 October 2009). "Jogador da Ovarense morre durante o jogo". jn.pt (in Portuguese). Retrieved 31 December 2019.
- ^ "Ovarense lança petição pública para promover desfibriladores". expresso.pt (in Portuguese). 3 November 2009. Retrieved 31 December 2019.