Caleb Swanigan

Caleb Swanigan, the No. 26 overall pick in 2017, was a standout player at Purdue before playing in the NBA.

— JJJ (@jarenjacksonjr)June 21, 2022 He was also a finalist for the Wooden, Naismith and Oscar Robertson Player of the Year awards that season as well. He appeared in 75 NBA games, averaging 2.3 points and 2.1 rebounds per game.

Caleb Swanigan, who played in the NBA for the Portland Trail Blazers and Sacramento Kings, had died at the age of 25.

Alongside his basketball career at Purdue, Swanigan was an excellent student and graduated with a diploma in educational history. Fly high Big, you’ll be missed by so many brother.” So much fun to be around.

"He made a huge difference in everyone's lives that he touched and he will be greatly missed," Boilermakers Coach Matt Painter said of the 2017 Big Ten ...

Following Swanigan’s departure from the NBA, he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor drug possession charge in 2021. Swanigan was then drafted 26th by the Portland Trail Blazers, who later dealt the 6-foot-9, 260-pound forward to the Sacramento Kings in a 2019 midseason trade. “… He had to learn to eat stuff that’s green.” Was such a thoughtful person and gentle soul who had to overcome so much in his life.— Purdue’s Matt Painter (@CoachPainter) “Caleb was a very thoughtful individual and a gentle soul who excelled both on and off the court. As a sophomore at Purdue, Swanigan earned numerous accolades, including the 2017 Big Ten player of the year award and first-team all-American citations.

Caleb Swanigan, a former standout at Purdue and first-round NBA draft pick of the Portland Trail Blazers, has died at the age of 25.

Rest in peace, Biggie." "Caleb was a very thoughtful individual and a gentle soul who excelled both on and off the court. "We are heartbroken by the passing of former Trail Blazers player Caleb Swanigan," the Blazers said in a statement.

Former NBA player and Purdue Boilermakers standout Caleb Swanigan has died at 25. The Purdue men's basketball program said Swanigan died Monday night, ...

Swanigan had a standout sophomore campaign at Purdue and was named the Big Ten Player of the Year and was a consensus first-team All American. He was also a finalist for the Naismith Award. Following the season, he entered the NBA draft and was selected No. 26 overall. A first-round pick of the Portland Trail Blazers in 2017, the 6-foot-9 Swanigan played three years in the NBA with the Blazers and Sacramento Kings.

Caleb Swanigan, a former standout at Purdue and first-round NBA draft pick of the Portland Trail Blazers, has died at the age of 25.

Rest in peace, Biggie." "Caleb was a very thoughtful individual and a gentle soul who excelled both on and off the court. "We are heartbroken by the passing of former Trail Blazers player Caleb Swanigan," the Blazers said in a statement.

Former Purdue forward Caleb Swanigan has reportedly died at age 25, according to a Fort Wayne TV station.

Caleb Swanigan, a former standout at Purdue and first-round NBA draft pick of the Portland Trail Blazers, has died at the age of 25.

Rest in peace, Biggie." "Caleb was a very thoughtful individual and a gentle soul who excelled both on and off the court. "We are heartbroken by the passing of former Trail Blazers player Caleb Swanigan," the Blazers said in a statement.