Former college basketball star Mike Babul passed away on Monday after suffering a heart attack at the age of 47. The University of Massachusetts Amhurst (UMass) said in a heartfelt statement that the Minutemen fanbase is grieving the loss of a legendary member of the community.
Mike Babul earned All-Conference, Gatorade Player of the Year, and MHSCA Player of the Year honors
At the time of his passing, Babul was the head coach of the boys team at Thayer Academy, a trainer, and the owner of Hoop Work, a year-round basketball camp for boys and girls in New England.
“Babul was a true Massachusetts basketball legend on the court, serving as a positive force in his community and on many sidelines as a coach,” UMass released in a statement.
Mike, a native of North Attleborough, and his twin brother, Jon Babul, played four years together at North Attleborough High School, the first under their father, Mike Sr., and then…
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