College basketball standout dead after shocking late-night ATV accident
A former Division-I college basketball player from Mississippi has tragically died in an ATV accident over the weekend in his hometown.
Cameron Woodall, a star player who won a state high school championship with Raymond High School before going on to play in college, passed away at the age of 26.
According to the Hinds County Coroner, Woodall was driving an ATV in Raymond when he lost control of the vehicle and it overturned.
Woodall was riding with another person on a second ATV. While Woodall died from his injuries, the other person was sent to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The Hinds County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating the accident.
'My heart goes out to the family, friends, many loved ones, and Raymond High School and the Raymond basketball community,' Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones told WBLT.
After winning state championships with Raymond High in 2017 and 2018, Woodall committed to playing college basketball at Copiah-Lincoln Community College for two years.
From there, the swingman transferred to Division-I Grambling State University. With the Tigers, Woodall averaged 8.4 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 0.8 assists across 11 games played, per ESPN.
Woodall would transfer again to Tougaloo College - which competes at the NAIA level for two more seasons. His career ended in 2022-23.
'It is with profound sadness that we share the untimely passing of Cameron D. 'Big Cam' Woodall, a beloved former Tougaloo College men's basketball standout,' Tougaloo athletics wrote on its Instagram page.
'Known for his larger-than-life presence, fierce competitiveness on the court, and kind-hearted spirit off it, Cam left an indelible mark on the Tougaloo family.
'His impact extended far beyond basketball; he was a friend, a brother, and a true Bulldog through and through.
'We send our deepest condolences to his family, friends, teammates, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.'
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