Former Canadian men’s basketball team member and Olympian Greg Francis has died at the age of 48.
Canada Basketball confirmed the news on Monday.
The cause of death was not released.
Francis competed for Canada at both the 1998 FIBA men’s world championship and 2000 Sydney Olympic Games.
Former national team player and coach Leo Rautins was among a number of those who posted tributes online.
“So sad to learn that former @CanBball player and coach Greg Francis has passed away! I’m in shock. A basketball lifer — and more importantly, a beautiful person who touched so many people. My heartfelt condolences to his family #GoneTooSoon,” Rautins said on Twitter….