The college basketball world was shocked by tragedy in August 2025, when it was revealed the University of Nebraska Omaha forward Deng Mayar drowned in a reservoir outside of Salt Lake City, Utah.
The athlete's death resulted in an outpouring of tributes from his former coaches and teammates, many of whom were affected by his loss.
Here's a look at how Mayar established himself as a college athlete, and how his death was marked by those he worked with over the course of his athletic career.