Rakim Lubin — former school basketball participant who performed for the UConn Huskies — reportedly died. He was solely 28 years outdated.
The 6-foot-8 baller, nicknamed “The Rock” due to his body, died Might 12, in accordance with Status Memorial Funeral House.
Rakim’s explanation for demise is unknown.
Lubin was a three-star recruit out of Buford Excessive College in Georgia, the place he averaged 20.3 factors, 12.1 rebounds and a pair of.1 blocks per sport his senior yr.
He led the Wolves to a 27-6 file and the Georgetown 2A state championship that yr.
Lubin – the Georgia Sportswriters 3A Participant of the 12 months – was recruited by a number of faculties, together with Georgia Tech … however dedicated to play for then-coach Kevin Ollie and Huskies in 2013.
He performed in 24 video games as a freshman and was a invaluable participant for the staff.
Lubin finally transferred to Cal State Northridge for the 2016-17 season, the place he averaged 8.5 factors and 5.2 rebounds for the Matadors.
Lubin final performed for LSU Shreveport in 2017.
“We ask you to please hold this household and those that could also be going by the identical factor in your prayers,” Lubin’s obituary reads.
REST IN PEACE
