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Former college basketball player Cameron Woodall, 26, dies in Mississippi after ATV crash
Former college basketball player Cameron Woodall, 26, dies in Mississippi after ATV crash

Fox News

time10-06-2025

  • Sport
  • Fox News

Former college basketball player Cameron Woodall, 26, dies in Mississippi after ATV crash

Cameron Woodall, a former college basketball player and two-time Mississippi state champion in high school, has died after reportedly being involved in an ATV crash over the weekend. He was 26. Woodall was driving a 4-wheeler in Raymond, Mississippi, at around 11:30 p.m. local time when he lost control of the vehicle and overturned, interim Hinds County Coroner Jeremiah Howard told WLBT. Another person driving a separate ATV was also involved in the incident. That person was reportedly taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. An investigation into the accident is ongoing, the Mississippi Clarion Ledger reported. A Mississippi native, Woodall was a standout on the basketball team at Raymond High School, where he won a state championship in 2017 and 2018. He went on to play college basketball at Copiah-Lincoln Community College, Grambling State and most recently at Tougaloo College. "It is with profound sadness that we share the untimely passing of Cameron D. 'Big Cam' Woodall, a beloved former Tougaloo College men's basketball standout. Known for his larger-than-life presence, fierce competitiveness on the court, and kind-hearted spirit off it, Cam left an indelible mark on the Tougaloo family," the school's athletics page posted on Instagram. "His impact extended far beyond basketball; he was a friend, a brother, and a true Bulldog through and through. We send our deepest condolences to his family, friends, teammates, and all who had the privilege of knowing him." Copiah-Lincoln also shared a post honoring Woodall on X. "The Co-Lin family extends our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and former teammates of former Co-Lin basketball player Cameron Woodall." Woodall earned second-team All-Gulf Coast Athletic Conference honors in his two seasons at Tougaloo College. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

College basketball standout dead after shocking late-night ATV accident
College basketball standout dead after shocking late-night ATV accident

Daily Mail​

time10-06-2025

  • Sport
  • Daily Mail​

College basketball standout dead after shocking late-night ATV accident

A former Division-I college basketball player from Mississippi has tragically died in an ATV accident over the weekend in his hometown. Cameron Woodall, a star player who won a state high school championship with Raymond High School before going on to play in college, passed away at the age of 26. According to the Hinds County Coroner, Woodall was driving an ATV in Raymond when he lost control of the vehicle and it overturned. Woodall was riding with another person on a second ATV. While Woodall died from his injuries, the other person was sent to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The Hinds County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating the accident. 'My heart goes out to the family, friends, many loved ones, and Raymond High School and the Raymond basketball community,' Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones told WBLT. After winning state championships with Raymond High in 2017 and 2018, Woodall committed to playing college basketball at Copiah-Lincoln Community College for two years. From there, the swingman transferred to Division-I Grambling State University. With the Tigers, Woodall averaged 8.4 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 0.8 assists across 11 games played, per ESPN. Woodall would transfer again to Tougaloo College - which competes at the NAIA level for two more seasons. His career ended in 2022-23. 'It is with profound sadness that we share the untimely passing of Cameron D. 'Big Cam' Woodall, a beloved former Tougaloo College men's basketball standout,' Tougaloo athletics wrote on its Instagram page. 'Known for his larger-than-life presence, fierce competitiveness on the court, and kind-hearted spirit off it, Cam left an indelible mark on the Tougaloo family. 'His impact extended far beyond basketball; he was a friend, a brother, and a true Bulldog through and through. 'We send our deepest condolences to his family, friends, teammates, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.'

Ex-college basketball standout dead at 26 after ATV accident
Ex-college basketball standout dead at 26 after ATV accident

New York Post

time10-06-2025

  • Sport
  • New York Post

Ex-college basketball standout dead at 26 after ATV accident

A college basketball player from Mississippi died in a tragic ATV accident over the weekend. Cameron Woodall, a standout player who won a high school state championship for Raymond High School and a former Tougaloo College hooper, died after he lost control of the vehicle and overturned, Interim Hinds County Coroner Jeremiah Howard told WLBT. He was 26 years old. Advertisement 3 Cameron Woodall, an ex-college basketball star who died at 26 in an ATV accident, cuts down the nets. Facebook The accident occurred in Raymond, Mississippi on Midway Road around 11:25 p.m. on Saturday while Woodall and another person on a second ATV were driving down the roadway. The Hinds County Sheriff's Office, AMR, the Byram Volunteer Fire Department and the Raymond Volunteer Fire Department responded to the accident. Woodall died from his injuries and the second person was taken by ambulance to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Advertisement 3 Cameron Woodall is an ex-college basketball star who died at 26 in an ATV accident. Facebook 'It is with profound sadness that we share the untimely passing of Cameron D. 'Big Cam' Woodall, a beloved former Tougaloo College men's basketball standout,' Tougaloo athletics wrote on its Instagram page. 'Known for his larger-than-life presence, fierce competitiveness on the court, and kind-hearted spirit off it, Cam left an indelible mark on the Tougaloo family. 'His impact extended far beyond basketball; he was a friend, a brother, and a true Bulldog through and through. We send our deepest condolences to his family, friends, teammates, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.' The Hinds County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation into the accident, which is currently ongoing. Advertisement 3 Cameron Woodall Facebook 'My heart goes out to the family, friends, many loved ones, and Raymond High School and the Raymond basketball community,' Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones told WLBT. Woodall helped Raymond High win state championships in 2017 and 2018 before going on to play in college at Copiah-Lincoln Community College and then for Tougaloo College, most recently in 2022-23.

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