The Winnipeg native was in intensive care due to surgical complications after suffering a brain aneurysm during a training session earlier this month.
, the basketball club said it was “deeply saddened” to announce the death of Posthumus — its first-ever draft pick.
“Chad fought hard but was unable to recover,” the statement said. “Chad was and will always remain the face of our team.” Posthumus’s Canadian Elite Basketball League career also saw him suit up for teams based in Saskatchewan, Ottawa and Edmonton. He has also played for teams in Argentina and Japan.For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.“Chad had a love for people and for the game of basketball that lit up even the largest arenas.
“His spirit and passion touched the hearts of fans and inspired teammates and all of us blessed to have shared Chad’s all-too-brief life with him.”Click to share quote on Twitter: "His spirit and passion touched the hearts of fans and inspired teammates and all of us blessed to have shared Chad's all-too-brief life with him."The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, people consider giving a donation to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
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