Nebraska Omaha basketball player Deng Mayar dies
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The college basketball world was shocked by tragedy in August 2025, when it was revealed the University of Nebraska Omaha forward Deng Mayar drowned in a reservoir outside of Salt
The trash can beatdowns started on Dec. 21, 2024, before Omaha's game against Cal Poly. The Mavericks, with a 4-9 record at the time, were coming off a 32-point loss to Iowa State.
However, if there's any time you should root for during March Madness, it's Omaha. We're not telling you to put all your chips on a potential 16 seed, but if you were going to, then the Mavericks ...
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Omaha basketball team in mourning after tragic death of new recruit in drowning incident
Omaha forward Deng Mayar had only joined the Mavericks this past offseason after transferring from fellow Summit League institution North Dakota, having spent two years with the Fighting Hawks
The University of Nebraska Omaha is mourning the death of a basketball played that joined the Mavericks this offseason.
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