Reggie Chaney, a former college basketball player at Arkansas and Houston, died at age 23.
The Houston Chronicle‘s Joseph Duarte reported the tragic news Monday evening with no details of his cause of death. Observers mourned Chaney’s loss on social media.
“I would like to express my sincere condolences to the family of Reggie Chaney,” former Arkansas head coach Corey Williams wrote. “Built a great relationship with him at the University of Arkansas, my heart is heavy. Praying for the Chaney family, gone way too soon.”
I would like to express my sincere condolences to the family of Reggie Chaney. Built a great relationship with him at the University of Arkansas, my heart is heavy. Praying for the Chaney family, gone way too soon!🙏🏾❤️
— Corey Williams (@CoachWilliams12) August 21, 2023
“This is devastating news,” former Houston sports anchor Daniel Gotera said. “Reggie was such a kind hearted young man. The epitome of UH basketball. Prayers to his family and the Houston program. Absolutely heartbreaking.”
Oh no. This is devastating news.
Reggie was such a kind hearted young man. The epitome of UH basketball. Prayers to his family and the @UHCougarMBK program. Absolutely heartbreaking. https://t.co/jZoQtCIhFN
— Daniel Gotera (@DTGotera) August 21, 2023
“In my few interactions with Reggie Chaney, it was always obvious that he was a great person and great teammate,” The Cougar’s Starns Leland said. “My thoughts and condolences are with his family and the UH basketball program. Rest in Peace.”
In my few interactions with Reggie Chaney, it was always obvious that he was a great person and great teammate.
My thoughts and condolences are with his family and the UH basketball program. Rest in Peace
— Starns Leland (@StarnsLeland) August 21, 2023
“Awful, awful news,” KPRC’s Chancellor Johnson said Always enjoyed interacting with Reggie throughout my time covering him. Prayers to all of his family and friends.”
Awful, awful news. Always enjoyed interacting with Reggie throughout my time covering him.
Prayers to all of his family and friends. https://t.co/fXeSVn2Kdx
— Chancellor Johnson (@ChancellorTV) August 21, 2023
“I’m absolutely speechless… what a tragic loss. Prayers for Reggie’s family,” a fan said.
I’m absolutely speechless… what a tragic loss. Prayers for Reggie’s family. https://t.co/Q49Yyv34m0
— Alex Varkey (@acvarkey) August 21, 2023
Chaney averaged 4.0 points and 2.9 rebounds during 167 career games with the Razorbacks and Cougars. The forward started throughout Houston’s Final Four run in 2021.
Our thoughts go out to Chaney’s loved ones.