It’s been almost a week since the world of sports lost a bright star, Caleb White. Recently, there have been several health-related incidents that have taken sports fans by surprise. White’s death was quite untimely as everything seemed normal. The 17-year-old was on the rise and making a name for himself in the basketball community. He attended Pinson Valley High School in Alabama.
The athlete showed great potential on the court while playing for Pinson Valley. He was ranked No.3 in the State of Alabama and 43rd on ESPN’s list of top recruits in the country. However, based on recent events, people have been questioning a lot about the health and safety of young athletes. One fan said, “Has there been a recent increase in cardiac arrest issues with males under the age of 25? Last month it was Bronny James. Today, Caleb White, RIP.” Another said, “Here we go again. RIP to Caleb tho.”
Here we go again. RIP to Caleb tho 🙏
— NBA Ambassador 💎 (@NBAAmbassador) August 12, 2023
Has there been a recent increase in cardiac arrest issues with males under the age of 25? Last month it was Bronny James. Today, Caleb White, RIP. https://t.co/twBroQGDic
— Michael (@mw_pierre) August 12, 2023
Last month, Bronny James, the eldest son of NBA legend LeBron James, suffered from a sudden cardiac arrest. James collapsed during a basketball workout conducted by USC at the Galen Center. Bronny has since recovered and is currently rehabbing at home. However, doctors have been trying to figure out what caused the cardiac arrest. So far, there haven’t been any leads while LeBron and his son pay visits to the country’s top hospital.
Caleb White’s mother breaks silence on the Pinson Valley star’s death
Caleb White also faced a similar situation before he met with his tragic end. He collapsed during a pickup game in his school’s gym. AED and CPR were performed in hopes that he would regain consciousness. The paramedics arrived at the school and transferred to St. Vincent’s East, a hospital in Alabama. Medical professionals continued with necessary safety measures but it was too late. Unfortunately, Caleb was pronounced dead during the early parts of the afternoon.
His mother, Charlette White said, “Caleb had such a big heart… Everybody knows him as a basketball player and he was a great athlete and student, but Caleb was a great person… When he loved, he loved hard.” During an interview with AL.com, Charlette claimed that Caleb White suffered from a cardiac arrest. This automatically pins Caleb’s case with Bronny’s health scare.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s office claimed that it will take weeks before they conclude what actually caused Caleb White’s death. His mother stated that Caleb showed no signs of sickness or distress before he left for school that day. According to sources, White was academically gifted as he was an honor student at Pinson Valley. His friends and loved ones mourn his loss. The school conducted a vigil for him as well.