PITTSBURGH —

Students and staff at Imani Christian Academy are mourning the loss of Jaiquawn Jay, a 14-year-old student who collapsed during basketball practice and later died at UPMC Children's Hospital.

According to the medical examiner's report, Jay collapsed around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday evening at the gym inside the school. Advertisement

On Wednesday, the school adjusted its morning schedule to give students and staff time to process the loss and brought counselors in to provide support.

Following his passing, Imani Christian's Head Basketball Coach, Khayree Wilson, issued a statement, saying:

"Last night-- our Imani family and the East Side community lost a truly special young man, Jaiquawn Jay. Jaiquawn was an incredible kid-hard-working, respectful, and built with a quiet toughnes

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