Former NBA Player Jerrod Mustaf Dies at 55

Jerrod Mustaf, a former NBA player and collegiate star, passed away at the age of 55 on his birthday, prompting tributes from teams like PAOK and FC Barcelona. Drafted 17th overall in the 1990 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks, he played four seasons in the NBA before his career was marred by an investigation into the 1993 murder of his pregnant girlfriend, Althea Hayes, which he claimed unjustly affected his career. Following his departure from the NBA, Mustaf had a successful basketball career in Europe, playing for teams in Greece, Spain, and France, and was known for his work with youth programs after retirement. His collegiate career at the University of Maryland was notable, where he scored over 600 points in a single season. Mustaf's legacy includes his contributions to basketball and community work, as he founded the Street Basketball Association and various youth programs. He is survived by his son, Jaeden, who is currently on the Georgia Tech men's basketball team.