ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WBTV) - A student from Charlotte died Sunday after collapsing while playing basketball at a college in South Carolina, officials said .

The coroner’s office identified the young man as 21-year-old Savion Brown.

What we know

Brown reportedly died on Sunday, Oct. 26, shortly after he collapsed inside a gymnasium at Claflin University in Orangeburg.

According to officials, Brown was playing basketball, collapsed, and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he later died.

University officials confirmed Brown’s death in a statement , noting that he was a senior majoring in computer science.

“His presence will be greatly missed,” the school wrote in part. “Please keep Savion’s family and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”

Brown’s caus

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