Jersey Basketball Association confirms Guillaume Hoareau died after he had a cardiac arrest.
Jersey and Guernsey were playing a match at Fort Regent when Jersey's Guillaume Hoareau collapsedA basketball player has died after he collapsed mid-game during a match between Jersey and Guernsey.
Jersey's Guillaume Hoareau had a cardiac arrest in the third quarter of the game at Fort Regent in St Helier on Saturday, Jersey Basketball Association has confirmed. The game was stopped immediately and spectators were asked to leave the hall while emergency services treated him. The association said the Island Men's Player and Minis Lead Coach died shortly afterwards in hospital.
The Jersey Basketball Association said all training had been cancelled until after half term to allow its coaching team to "process the loss of their dear friend and colleague".In a tribute, the association said the loss of Guillaume was a "terrible shock to us all". "G was a pivotal part of our basketball community. He was an inspiration and mentor to both our senior and junior players."He proudly represented Jersey at the Island Games and alongside the kids that he coached.”It continued: “Beyond his official roles, G was our friend, our brother, and the lifeblood of our community.“We wish to express our sincere condolences to his wife and young family, who we will do everything we can to support during this sad time.
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