Ex-NCAA import Clement Leutcheu from College of Saint Benilde dies at 25
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The 6'7'' center from Cameroon was part of the last batch of foreign student-athletes to play in the NCAA.
Former College of Saint Benilde foreign student-athlete Clement Leutcheu has passed away at the age of 25.
The Cameroonian center reportedly died today, February 6, due to cardiac arrest.
Clement played for the CSB Blazers from Season 92 to 95 of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
He averaged 6.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game in his last season with the Blazers.
In a statement, CSB Blazers head coach TY Tang praised the 6'7” center, saying, “He may not be the best athlete but he's got the purest of heart.”
He added, “All he cares about is for the world, for the people especially the ones around him and for him to be better everyday. He carries that positivity and shares it to everyone around him," said Tang in a statement.
The team's assistant coach, Charles Tiu, said he is “beyond heartbroken and devastated” with the passing of Clement.
“Rest in peace dear Clement. Please pray for him,” he posted on Facebook.
Clement was part of the last batch of foreign students to play in the country's premier collegiate league.
The NCAA has effectively banned foreign student-athletes from playing in the league starting in the upcoming Season 96 and moving forward.
Last December, ex-San Bed Red Lions center Sudan Daniel shocked local sports with news of his untimely passing at 33 due to an asthma attack in Calatagan, Batangas.
Sudan was NCAA Season 86 Most Valuable Player awardee. He also won Finals MVP in the same year after helping the Red Lions sweep the championship round to finish the entire season with a rare and immaculate 18-0 win-loss record.
