Deng Mayar, a forward for Omaha who transferred from North Dakota, tragically drowned while swimming at Blackridge Reservoir in Utah. His friend attempted to assist him but was unsuccessful. Mayar, who stood at 6-foot-8, had notable college basketball statistics, averaging 6.3 points and 4.0 rebounds per game at North Dakota. After completing the season and a successful game against South Dakota, he moved to Omaha, where he showed promise. The program expressed deep sorrow over his loss and praised his positive influence on the team culture.
Omaha forward Deng Mayar, who transferred from North Dakota this offseason, died Saturday in a drowning incident, the school announced Sunday. He was 22.
Rescue crews recovered his body late Saturday night. His friend was hospitalized and is expected to recover, according to news reports.
Mayar, a 6-foot-8 forward who was raised in Salt Lake City, averaged 6.3 PPG and 4.0 RPG for North Dakota last season.
"Our entire program is devastated to learn of Deng's passing," Omaha head coach Chris Crutchfield said in a statement.
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