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Ademola Okulaja Passes Away At 46


Former UNC forward and longtime European player, has died. The cause of death is not yet known, but he had previously battled cancer. The son of a Nigerian father and German mother, Okulaja played college basketball at North Carolina from 1995 to 1999. His college career was highlighted by a spot in the 1998-99 All-ACC First Team. (EuroHoops.net)

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Ademola Okulaja Passes Away At 46