Karim Sameh Azab, a forward for the University of Memphis basketball team, died at the age of 22 on Thursday.
Per Tammy DeGroff of the Tigers' official website, the school announced Azab's death nine months after he was diagnosed with leukemia.
Memphis president M. David Rudd issued a statement regarding the death of Azab:
"The University of Memphis is deeply saddened by the passing of Karim Azab. It is never easy when someone so young has their life cut short. Karim showed great courage battling with tremendous fight and determination. He was proud of being a Tiger, and Karim will be missed immensely.