University of Dayton center, Indiana native Steve McElvene dies at 20

UD says in a statement that 20-year-old center Steve McElvene died Thursday in his hometown of New Haven, Indiana.

The University of Dayton says a member of its basketball team has died.
    
UD says in a statement that 20-year-old center Steve McElvene died Thursday in his hometown of New Haven, Indiana. No other information about his death was made available.
    
Flyers coach Archie Miller says "it's hard to put into words how painful this is."

McElvene, a 6-foot-11 redshirt freshman, averaged 6.1 points and 5.6 rebounds in 32 games last season. His 56 blocked shots set a Dayton single-season record.

McElvene starred at New Haven High School near Fort Wayne.

Archie Miller statement

"We are devastated at this news.  Any death is a tragedy, but for someone so young who worked so hard to have his dreams within reach, it's hard to put into words how painful this is.  Our hearts and prayers go out to Steve's family.  My family, our team and our staff will have to pull together, not only in support of Steve's family, but in support of each other at this terrible time."

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