Feb 9, 2022
CASE 1. A 15 year old East Texas high school basketball player died after suffering a medical emergency while on the court Tuesday night.
According to a statement from Alto ISD, a player on Alto High School’s team identified as sophomore Devonte Mumphrey collapsed during the Yellowjackets’ game.
CASE 2. Illinois high school basketball player dies after collapsing during game
The Bremen High School community is reeling following the death of a 17-year-old basketball player.
Cameran Wheatley, 17, was playing a basketball game at Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences when he collapsed around 9:20 p.m.
Chicago Fire says it took EMS five minutes to respond to the gym and perform CPR on the boy before transporting him to Christ Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.