Jay Bilas 'Shocked' By Death Of Former Houston Basketball Player

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 26: ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas stands on the court before calling the Continental Tire Challenge between the Duke Blue Devils and the Gonzaga Bulldogs at T-Mobile Arena on November 26, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Blue Devils defeated the Bulldogs 84-81. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Former University of Houston basketball player Reggie Chaney has passed away at the age of 23. A cause of death has yet to be revealed.

Chaney was a key contributor to the basketball program and was on the team that made the Final Four in 2021. He averaged 4.7 points and 2.8 rebounds per game that season.

When ESPN’s Jay Bilas saw the news, he was “shocked.”

“Shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of former Houston and Arkansas forward Reggie Chaney. Tough, reliable, and a selfless teammate, always. Heartbreaking. RIP Reggie Chaney,” Bilas tweeted.

Shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of former Houston and Arkansas forward Reggie Chaney. Tough, reliable and a selfless teammate, always. Heartbreaking. RIP Reggie Chaney. pic.twitter.com/UlbcDbmV9v

— Jay Bilas (@JayBilas) August 22, 2023

Chaney spent three seasons at Houston (including this most recent one) after transferring from Arkansas after two seasons.

For his career, he averaged four points and three rebounds per game while shooting 63.2% from the floor.

Our thoughts are with Chaney’s family and friends.