'He made a huge difference in everyone’s lives that he touched and he will be greatly missed,' Boilermakers Coach Matt Painter said of the 2017 Big Ten player of the year.
“The Purdue basketball family is deeply saddened and devastated at the loss of Caleb Swanigan,” Boilermakers Coach Matt Painter said in a statement. “Caleb was a very thoughtful individual and a gentle soul who excelled both on and off the court. He made a huge difference in everyone’s lives that he touched and he will be greatly missed.”
After leading his high school team to its first state title and being named Indiana’s Mr. Basketball in 2015, Swanigan initially committed to Michigan State before changing his mind and heading to Purdue. His adoptive father, Roosevelt Barnes, was a three-sport star with the Boilermakers who played in the NFL as a linebacker and later became a sports agent.
Terribly saddened by this. Biggie had a positive influence in everyone’s life. Was such a thoughtful person and gentle soul who had to overcome so much in his life.
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