University of the Philippines confirmed on Wednesday the death of its men's basketball team recruit Israel Osamudiame Friday.
He was 19.
The Nigerian student-athlete collapsed during practice on Tuesday.
He was rushed to a nearby hospital but expired despite efforts from medical personnel.
The exact cause of his death is still being determined.
The 6-foot-10 Friday recently transferred from Centro Escolar University and was serving his residency to help the defending University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) champions Fighting Maroons.