Drexel University men’s basketball player and Upper Marlboro, Maryland, native Terrence Butler has died.
Drexel University men’s basketball player Terrence Butler, an Upper Marlboro, Maryland, native, has died, according to the school.
Butler was found dead in his on-campus apartment Wednesday morning, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported. No cause of death has been made public.
butler, who stood 6-foot-7played the forward position in eight games across two seasons at Drexel, despite being sidelined by injuries.
A rising junior in the School of Engineering, he was named to the Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll in the Colonial Athletic Association last season.
Butler started his basketball career at Bishop McNamara High School in Forestville, Maryland. He was named Bishop McNamara’s most valuable player in 2019 and a McDonald’s All-American nominee in 2021.
“Bishop McNamara is deeply saddened by the loss of Terrence Butler,” the private school said in a statement.
“Terrence was a treasured member of our school community, his class, and his team. He will be greatly missed. Our community is holding all of his family and friends in our prayers.”
Butler was the son of Terrence and Dena Butler. His older sisters, Tasia and Tiara, played basketball at James Madison and Syracuse universities, respectively.
“On behalf of the entire Drexel community, we extend our deepest sympathy to Terrence’s family, friends and teammates. In addition to being a student-athlete, Terrence was involved in numerous activities and organizations at Drexel and was a friend to many throughout the University community,” Drexel President John Fry said in a letter to the community obtained by WTOP.
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