The NBA league office issued a statement on Bonnell's passing saying, "The NBA family is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Rick Bonnell, a devoted NBA reporter who began covering the Charlotte Hornets in their inaugural season more than 30 years ago."
A first-team All-ACC pick at Florida State in 2007, Hayes was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played seven seasons in the league with the Bucs, Chicago Bears and Jacksonville Jaguars. Hayes finished his career with 401 tackles, 10 sacks, and two defensive touchdowns.
Clarke was in Los Angeles training for the upcoming NBA Draft. The former five-star recruit and 2020 McDonald's All-America made the decision to leave Kentucky after just one season. The 6-foot-7, 195 pound guard averaged 9.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and two steals in eight games for UK this past season.
