Men's Basketball Mourns Kevin Black

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Men's Basketball Mourns Kevin Black - Rutgers University Athletics

PISCATAWAY, N.J. – The Rutgers men's basketball program mourns the passing of Kevin Black.

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[BillyC80]

Oh, damn. I remember Kevin. A good player for us.

RIP

 

[RULoyal]

Don't see his age but given he was a freshman in '79 he was probably in his early 60s. Too young.

 

[Unionst]

He was a really solid player.

 

[MadRU]

 

[RCBeta79]

I watched Kevin play and he was a talented team player - shot 54.8% FG - played 32 minutes per game.

 

[lion1983]

One of my all-time favorite non-star players ... the very definition of a "glue" player ... played positions 1-4, whatever was needed ... very good defensive player ... very efficient offensively - often frustrated me my not shooting MORE. He was McConnell/Geo Baker years before those players were even born ... Salvi in re being a "glue" player - but a 4-year starter and WAY better a player.

 

[DHajekRC84]

One of my all-time favorite non-star players ... the very definition of a "glue" player ... played positions 1-4, whatever was needed ... very good defensive player ... very efficient offensively - often frustrated me my not shooting MORE. He was McConnell/Geo Baker years before those players were even born ... Salvi in re being a "glue" player - but a 4-year starter and WAY better a player.

He was fantastic and I really enjoyed his play as well. Very sad news.

 

[MADHAT1]

RIP Kevin

 

[shields]

RIP Kevin.

 

[jOmega]

I read he was at MSG on Jan. 25 for Letterwinners Day and then he dies on Feb 3. What the heck happened? What a shame.

 

[Mr Magoo]

Great “glue” guy. Too young. RIP.

 

[runrutgersrun]

Really, really good, complete basketball player. Always played within himself...maybe too much so at times. Very sad to hear. RIP Kevin.

 

[Scarlet Shack]

Man…this stinks

RIP Kevin

 

[PiscatawayMike]

My heart breaks a little every time a former Scarlet Knight passes. I have followed Rutgers basketball closely for half a century. A connection of some sort exists with all these players.

Black was the model of consistency and simply a joy to watch. He did his job game in and game out. A player anyone would be glad to call a teammate.

He wore number 20 immediately after James Bailey left the banks. Of course, no one has worn 20 since it was retired.

R.I.P. Kevin. Thanks for the memories.

 

[PiscatawayMike]

Don't see his age but given he was a freshman in '79 he was probably in his early 60s. Too young.

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