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Former Michigan State Star Adreian Payne Dies at Age 31

The former Michigan State star was beloved by the college basketball world.

Heartbreaking news has hit the college basketball world as former Michigan State star and first-round pick in the NBA Draft Adreian Payne has died at the age of 31, according to the Detroit Press.

Payne played four seasons at Michigan State before being a first-round pick in the 2014 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks. 

Payne made national attention off the court for his friendship with Lacey Holsworth, an eight-year-old who passed away from cancer. 

The cause of death is still unknown. Inside the Panthers will continue to update this article as more information is released. 

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