DKW 86 7,419 Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/bask...i.ap/index.html GREENSBORO, Ga. (AP) -- University of Georgia basketball guard Kevin Brophy died in a two-car crash on Georgia Highway 15 near Greensboro, authorities said.Brophy was driving home alone to Savannah from Athens when his car collided with another vehicle around 4 p.m. Thursday, police said. He died at the scene. It is unclear whether severe weather was a factor in the accident, said Greene County Sheriff Chris Houston. The woman driving the other car, whose name was not released, had two broken arms and was flown to Atlanta's Grady Memorial Hospital, said Sgt. G.T. Jackson, a Georgia State Patrol officer. Brophy, a rising junior guard, moved to Savannah in 2003 from Melbourne, Australia, where his family still lives. He lived with a surrogate family and played basketball for a local high school in hopes of earning a college scholarship. At UGA, he was a walk-on player his freshman year but played 28 games his first season, earning him a scholarship. He played less his sophomore season, averaging 10 minutes in 18 games and scoring about a point a game. He also played for the Australian national team in the 2005 World University Games in Turkey. "This is just very tragic. Kevin was a beloved teammate and a pillar of our program. We will miss his undeniable optimism, leadership and sincere friendship," said Georgia basketball coach Dennis Felton. Before returning to Savannah, Brophy had worked at a free basketball camp for the Athens Boys and Girls Club, according to men's basketball spokesman Tim Hix. "This is a shocking tragedy and we all have the deepest sympathy for Kevin's family," said Georgia athletic director Damon Evans. Prayers sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDM4AU 332 Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 This is sad. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan4Auburn 1,626 Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Terrible, prayer to his family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUesquire 1 Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 WEN sends out prayers to his family. May God give you peace and comfort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rchandlerh 0 Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 it is awful to have amazing guys work this hard to get to where they are today to have have their lives cut short. Many prayers to the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Tiger 4,261 Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 It's always sad to hear this kind of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarTim 3,456 Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Prayers sent. My best goes out to the entire UGA Family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleDrill 178 Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Oh my goodness. This is an awful thing for his family and for UGA. My thoughts are with the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autigeremt 6,609 Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Dang! Hate that for his family, and UGA. Thought and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aumoore 0 Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 Prayers for this young man and his family. Hope the NCAA does not ban someone from paying for his body to be sent back to Melbourne, Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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