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UC Hall of Famer George Wilson dies at age 81

A member of the University of Cincinnati's last national title team in men's basketball died at the age of 81 Saturday, July 29.

Former Bearcat forward Myron Hughes, who played in the early 1980s, posted this on the University of Cincinnati Basketball Alumni Facebook page:

It's with great sadness that I share with you that Hall of Famer and true UC Legend, George Wilson, passed today. I was fortunate enough to be able to visit with him and his daughter at the hospital an hour before he was called home.

UC released a statement from current coach Wes Miller:

"I am saddened to hear the news of George Wilson's passing,"head coach Miller said.