Former Houston Star, 2021 Final Four Team Member Reggie Chaney Dead At 23

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The Houston Cougars basketball program received tragic news on Monday.

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According to Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle,

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Reggie Chaney who played a key role in the program's 2021 Final Four run and finished his time with the Cougars last season, has passed away.

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Chaney was only 23 years old. After spending his two collegiate seasons at Arkansas,

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Chaney transferred to Houston where he played the final three seasons of his college career and became a fan favorite.

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The 6-foot-8 forward averaged 4.0 points. 2.9 rebounds, 0.5 assists on 66 percent shooting from the field during his career.

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During the 2021 NCAA Tournament, Chaney scored six points and grabbed seven rebounds in a first round win over

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Cleveland State and added five points and five boards in the Elite Eight against Oregon State.

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