Upshaw autopsy: Heart disease
A medical examiner in Grand Rapids, Michigan, determined Zeke Upshaw, a swingman for the Detroit Pistons’ G League affiliate, suffered a “sudden cardiac death” after collapsing on the court.
Kent County medical examiner Dr. Stephen Cohle reportedly conducted an autopsy Tuesday, though the investigation will continue for a few weeks. The 26- year- old Grand Rapids Drive guard collapsed Saturday during a game against the Long Island Nets, and died Monday.
Cohle said he observed some “cardiac abnormalitie” and he’s working to determine the exact type of heart disease.
Upshaw, a Chicago native, played at U- High, Illinois State and Hofstra. Tarkus Ferguson scored 16 points and UIC ( 20- 15) topped Liberty ( 22- 15) 67- 51 in the semifinals of the CIT in Lynchburg, Virginia. Godwin Boahen scored 13 points, Marcus Ottey 12 and Tai Odiase 11 for UIC, which has won nine consecutive road games for the first time in program history. The Flames will play for the title Friday night against Northern Colorado. DePaul guard Max Strus intends to declare for the NBA Draft, although he will remain eligible for his senior season by not hiring an agent. He has until June 11 to decide whether to turn pro. Duke freshman Marvin Bagley III, Michigan State sophomore Miles Bridges and Texas junior Eric Davis
entered the NBA Draft. Karl- Anthony Towns scored a franchise- record 56 points and grabbed 15 rebounds for his league- leading 63rd double- double, pacing the host Timberwolves
in a 126- 114 victory over the Hawks.
Dario Saric had 26 points and 14 rebounds and the host 76ers won their eighth in a row, beating the Knicks 118- 101 despite losing
Joel Embiid, who went to a hospital with a facial injury.
HOCKEY Wolves move into first
Brandon Pirri’s powerplay goal in the third period lifted the Wolves to a 3- 1 victory over the Iowa Wild at Allstate Arena and into first place in the Central Division. The Wolves ( 38- 21- 7- 2) cut their magic number for securing a Calder Cup playoff berth to seven.
Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara signed a one- year deal that will pay him at least $ 5 million and take him through his 42nd birthday.