Elden Campbell, the leading scorer in Clemson basketball history who later won an NBA title, died Tuesday. He was 57.
Clemson announced his death on Wednesday, but no cause was disclosed.
"I am deeply saddened to learn of Elden Campbell's passing," said Cliff Ellis, who was the Clemson head coach in the Campbell era. "Elden was a great player for four years, especially in 1989-90 when he was a major reason we won Clemson's only ACC regular season championship.
"Elden was an outstanding, giving person," he continued. "This is a sad day for the Clemson family. Elden loved Clemson, he came back and supported the program after he retired. He exemplified what Clemson was all about."
A center, Campbell played at Clemson from 1986-90 and scored 1,880 career points. He also remains first in ca

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