HOUSTON – Former University of Houston forward Reggie Chaney has died, according to a statement released by head men’s basketball coach Kelvin Sampson.
Chaney was 23 years old. Details surrounding his death have not yet been released.
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We are heartbroken by the passing of forward Reggie Chaney
— Houston Men's Hoops 🏀 🐾 (@UHCougarMBK) August 22, 2023
#⃣3⃣2⃣ will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him#RIPReggie pic.twitter.com/qzMTNm6GoG
During his time at UH, Chaney appeared in more than 100 games from 2020-21 through the 2022-23 season.
According to Sampson, Chaney had recently signed a professional basketball contract and was set to leave for Greece on Monday, Aug. 28.
Coach Sampson released the following statement regarding Chaney’s death:
“First in his family to graduate from college. Reached his dream of signing a professional basketball contract. He was leaving Monday, Aug. 28th for Greece. A Son. A Grandson. A Brother. The ultimate teammate. The Identity of our Cougar Basketball Culture. A winner. Thank you, God, for allowing Reggie to come into our lives. Rest easy Reg. Your legacy will live on forever. I love you and will miss you dearly.”
Statement from @CoachSampsonUH on passing of Reggie Chaney. @UHCougarMBK @UHCougars pic.twitter.com/nEinRhYwhy
— Randy McIlvoy (@KPRC2RandyMc) August 22, 2023