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Indiana Basketball Player Collapses On The Court

Last updated on Friday, January 15, 2010

(OWENSBURG, KY) - An Indiana basketball player has died after collapsing on the court.

University of Southern Indiana Senior Jamar Lewis fell to the floor during last night's game against Kentucky Wesleyan.

Witnesses say the Fort Wayne native hit his head on the court.

He was taken to a local hospital in critical condition and was later pronounced dead.

An autopsy will be performed today.

Lewis is survived by his baby son, fiancee, mother and sister.

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