Zeke Upshaw, forward for the NBA G League’s Grand Rapids Drive, has reportedly passed away at age 26. Upshaw was in the hospital over the last two days after he collapsed on Saturday night during the Drive game against the Long Island Nets. He fell to the ground late in the fourth quarter of the Drive win over the Nets, a win that secured a playoff spot for Grand Rapids.
G-League player Zeke Upshaw collapsed during a game last night. Reports say he had a cardiac arrest. He had just helped his team clinch their 1st playoff spot in franchise history. Here is how yesterday's tragedy was covered live on FB. Wishing him and his family all the best. pic.twitter.com/n4GqgSAEdQ
— Jessie ???? (@JMKTV) March 25, 2018
The following comes from the Grand Rapids Drive and Leon Hendrix of WOODTV in Michigan.
Statement from Jewel Upshaw, Zeke's mother: “After continued efforts from the medical team at Spectrum Health, Zeke made his transition at 11:16 am. To family, friends, teammates, coaches, fans & confidants, thank you for your prayers and support during this most difficult time. pic.twitter.com/1AutFtIFwU
— Grand Rapids Drive (@grdrive) March 26, 2018
BREAKING: @grdrive reports that @zeke_upshaw has died following his collapse this morning. He was 26 years old. He died at 11:16 a.m. #ZekeUpshaw @WOODTV
— Leon Hendrix (@LeonHendrix) March 26, 2018
Our deepest condolensces, thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and teammates of Zeke Upshaw following this tragedy.
