STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — The Washington Wizards’ John Wall is remembering Oklahoma State basketball player Tyrek Coger, who died Thursday after collapsing following practice.
Wall posted on Instagram : “Rest in Peace to the lil homie who always had the competitive spirit..you will be missed Tyrek.”
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Wall also posted a photo of the two from the 2012 Reebok Breakout Challenge.
A Vice Sports video posted on YouTube in 2012 showed the pair playing a friendly game of one-on-one at the basketball camp for top high school players.
The Oklahoma State athletic department is slated to hold a news conference on Friday morning.
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