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Fab Melo Passes Away
2/11/2017 9:58:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Former Syracuse basketball player Fab Melo has passed away. He was in his native Brazil at the time of his death.
Coach Jim Boeheim issued the following statement:
"I'm very sorry to hear about the passing of Fab Melo. He was a kind, genuine person who was committed to doing his best while he was at Syracuse. Our staff and his teammates were fortunate to have had the opportunity to know Fab. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family."
Melo was a member of the SU basketball team during the 2010-11 and 2011-12 seasons. He entered his name in the NBA Draft and was a first-round draft choice of the Boston Celtics. He spent time with the Celtics and the team's D-League affiliate before returning to Brazil.
Coach Jim Boeheim issued the following statement:
"I'm very sorry to hear about the passing of Fab Melo. He was a kind, genuine person who was committed to doing his best while he was at Syracuse. Our staff and his teammates were fortunate to have had the opportunity to know Fab. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family."
Melo was a member of the SU basketball team during the 2010-11 and 2011-12 seasons. He entered his name in the NBA Draft and was a first-round draft choice of the Boston Celtics. He spent time with the Celtics and the team's D-League affiliate before returning to Brazil.
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