Tyra Whitehead, a former star at San Jose State who became the fifth Spartan to average a double-double, was found dead at her apartment in Romania
Tyra Whitehead, a former standout for San Jose State women’s basketball who played professionally overseas, has died. She was 26.
“Tyra’s spirit will forever live on in the hearts of those she inspired. May she rest in peace,” said San Jose State women’s basketball in a post on Twitter/X. Tyra’s spirit will forever live on in the hearts of those she inspired. May she rest in peace. 💙⚔️💛Whitehead, a graduate of Cosby High School in Midlothian, Virginia., spent two seasons at Wake Forest before transferring to San Jose State. Over 35 career games with the Spartans, Whitehead averaged 14.1 points, 10.1 rebounds, 2.2 steals and 1.2 blocks per game.
The following season, Whitehead averaged 15.0 points, 9.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.5 steals over four games before the season was. In San Jose State’s first game of that shortened season, Whitehead totaled 12 points, 10 rebounds, two steals, two blocks and five steals against Cal, leading the Spartans to their
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