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05-01-2008, 07:34 PM
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Murphy High basketball player dies during game
DeShawn Newton, a freshman, died Saturday during an Amateur Athletic Union boys' basketball tournament game in Grand Prairie, Texas.
April 29, 2008
DeShawn Newton, a freshman from Los Angeles Murphy High, died Saturday during an Amateur Athletic Union boys' basketball tournament game in Grand Prairie, Texas, his father confirmed Monday.
Newton, a 5-foot-11 point guard, was playing for Southern California-based Impact Basketball in the Next Level Ballers national tournament at a YMCA facility in the Dallas suburb when he left the game and collapsed in his chair. Duane Newton learned of his son's death from his daughter, Deanna Newton, who was in attendance.
"They said he walked off court smiling, gave everyone a high-five and the next thing you know, his leg kicked up and his head turned to the side," Duane said.
Paramedics responded, but Newton was pronounced dead at 12:06 p.m. at Arlington Medical Center, according to the Tarrant County medical examiner's office. Duane Newton said an autopsy was performed Monday, but results will not be available for 30 days.
Newton, who would have turned 15 on May 10, averaged 6.2 points and 6.7 assists as a starter for the Nobles last season. He lived in Inglewood.
A funeral is scheduled for Saturday in Mount Pleasant, Texas
Murphy High basketball player dies during game
DeShawn Newton, a freshman, died Saturday during an Amateur Athletic Union boys' basketball tournament game in Grand Prairie, Texas.
April 29, 2008
DeShawn Newton, a freshman from Los Angeles Murphy High, died Saturday during an Amateur Athletic Union boys' basketball tournament game in Grand Prairie, Texas, his father confirmed Monday.
Newton, a 5-foot-11 point guard, was playing for Southern California-based Impact Basketball in the Next Level Ballers national tournament at a YMCA facility in the Dallas suburb when he left the game and collapsed in his chair. Duane Newton learned of his son's death from his daughter, Deanna Newton, who was in attendance.
"They said he walked off court smiling, gave everyone a high-five and the next thing you know, his leg kicked up and his head turned to the side," Duane said.
Paramedics responded, but Newton was pronounced dead at 12:06 p.m. at Arlington Medical Center, according to the Tarrant County medical examiner's office. Duane Newton said an autopsy was performed Monday, but results will not be available for 30 days.
Newton, who would have turned 15 on May 10, averaged 6.2 points and 6.7 assists as a starter for the Nobles last season. He lived in Inglewood.
A funeral is scheduled for Saturday in Mount Pleasant, Texas