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SG Jamaal Brown (B1G Champion, R.I.P.)

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NOVEMBER 14, 2022
FORMER CAPTAIN JAMAAL BROWN PASSES AWAY

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State men’s basketball is saddened by the news that former captain Jamaal Brown has passed away at his home in Texas over the weekend. Brown was 52.

The Arlington, Texas native appeared in 127 games, starting 126 of those games, from 1988-92. A floor leader, Brown averaged 9.0 points per game and scored 1,139 points in his career. He led the Buckeyes to back-to-back Big Ten titles in 1991 and 1992 and served as a team captain during his senior season in 1992. Brown made a team-high 34 three-pointers in 1991 and was second behind Jim Jackson in 1992 with 41 threes.

The Buckeyes made three NCAA Tournament appearances during Brown’s four seasons, including a Sweet 16 appearance in 1991 and an Elite Eight appearance in 1992. Known as the team’s best defender, he typically drew the opposition’s best player. In the NCAA Second Round game against Georgia Tech in 1991, Brown frustrated All-American Kenny Anderson into an 8-for-28 shooting performance which helped the Buckeyes to a 65-61 victory. The highlight of his career was a career-high 29-point effort in leading Ohio State to a 93-85 victory over No. 3 Indiana inside Assembly Hall in January of 1991.

Brown was a communications major who frequently made stops at local elementary schools talking to students about life and basketball and the dangers of drug use. Teammate and fellow captain Tony White described Brown as “a guy who knew how to play the game, didn’t make a whole lot of mistakes, made jump shots, was a physical presence and a great defender.” Brown was from Arlington, Texas and attended Sam Houston High School where he earned All-State honors in both track and basketball. During his senior season, he was the MVP of the Texas All-Star Game and then set the school record by clearing 6-10 in the high jump.

https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/former-captain-jamaal-brown-passes-away/
 
Back when I was very young, Jamaal Brown was my first favorite OSU player. I liked him because he was the main 3-point shooter on the team, and back then good distance shooters were not common. I remember when they lost in the tournament his Senior year, that made it much worse to me because I knew my favorite player was finished with OSU & I cried about it. I'm surprised to see him pass away now. Gone too soon. RIP.
 
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An Appreciation: Former Ohio State basketball captain Jamaal Brown gone much too soon

Ohio State has confirmed news that appeared earlier today on Twitter that former OSU basketball captain Jamaal Brown has died. He was 52.

Brown, a native of Arlington, Texas, passed away at his home in Texas over the weekend. There were no other details about the cause of death or any family details as well.

He was one of the few four-year starters in Ohio State history. Brown played his freshman season in 1988-89 for head coach Gary Williams. He played his final three seasons for coach Randy Ayers, an assistant elevated to the head coaching position after Williams left to become the head coach at his alma mater Maryland.

Brown, a 6-4 guard, played on three NCAA Tournament teams and helped lead the Buckeyes to back-to-back Big Ten championship seasons in 1991 and 1992. The championship in 1991 was OSU’s first regular season men’s basketball championship in 20 years.

The Arlington, Texas native appeared in 127 games, starting 126 of those games, from 1988-92. A floor leader, Brown averaged 9.0 points per game and scored 1,139 points in his career. He led the Buckeyes to back-to-back Big Ten titles in 1991 and 1992 and served as a team captain during his senior season in 1992. Brown made a team-high 34 three-pointers in 1991 and was second behind Jim Jackson in 1992 with 41 threes.

The Buckeyes made three NCAA Tournament appearances during Brown’s four seasons, including a Sweet 16 appearance in 1991 and an Elite Eight appearance in 1992. Known as the team’s best defender, he typically drew the opposition’s best player. In the NCAA Second Round game against Georgia Tech in 1991, Brown frustrated All-American Kenny Anderson into an 8-for-28 shooting performance which helped the Buckeyes to a 65-61 victory. The highlight of his career was a career-high 29-point effort in leading Ohio State to a 93-85 victory over No. 3 Indiana inside Assembly Hall in January of 1991.

Brown was a communications major who frequently made stops at local elementary schools talking to students about life and basketball and the dangers of drug use. Teammate and fellow captain Tony White described Brown as “a guy who knew how to play the game, didn’t make a whole lot of mistakes, made jump shots, was a physical presence and a great defender.”

The starters in 1991 included Mark Baker at point guard, Brown at shooting guard, Jackson at small forward, Treg Lee at power forward and Perry Carter at center. Chris Jent, Alex Davis and Bill Robinson were key backups on that team. A year later, the starters were Baker, Brown, Jackson, Jent and Lawrence Funderburke at center.

https://247sports.com/college/ohio-...in-Jamaal-Brown-has-died-He-was-52-197639436/
 
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