Former Maryland men’s basketball standout and former first-round NBA draft pick Jerod Mutaf passed away on his birthday, Oct. 28, at the age of 55.
The Maryland Basketball Association announced his death on the 2nd. social mediaMonday.
“It is with great sadness that we learned today of the passing of Jerrod Mustaf. Forever a Terp, teammate and friend,” the team wrote on its official Facebook page.
Mustaf was named “chief investigator” by police after the 1993 shooting death of his girlfriend, Althea Hayes, who was believed to be three months pregnant at the time of her death. CBS Sports. Hayes’ family named Mustaf in a wrongful death lawsuit, which was later settled out of court. sports illustrated. Mustaf’s cousin, Lavonnie Wooten, was convicted of Hayes’ murder in 1996 and sentenced to life in prison, CBS Sports reported.
The circumstances leading to Mustaf’s death and his official cause of death have not been reported.
The talented athlete was selected in the first round of the 1990 NBA Draft after three successful seasons with the Terps. He averaged 16.6 points per game in 59 games, ranking him ninth in University of Maryland program history. According to Fox 45. A towering 6-foot-1, 238-pound stature allowed Mustaf to thrive as a power forward, and his on-court skills were undeniable.
Landover, Maryland – Circa 1992: Jerod Mutaf #0 of the Phoenix Suns plays against the Washington Bullets during an NBA basketball game at Capital Center in Landover, Maryland, circa 1992. Mustaf played for the Suns from 1991 to 1994. (Photo courtesy of Focus on Sports/Getty Images)
The 1990 New York Knicks first-round draft pick played together. Patrick Ewing and charles oakley. He was traded to the Phoenix Suns after just one season in New York. According to , he played three seasons with the Suns before making his mark in the International League. people. (Related: ‘Young Frankenstein’ actress Teri Garr dies at 79)
Mustaf is survived by his son Jaden, 19. play For Georgia Tech.
