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Release courtesy Northwestern University

Northwestern University was devastated to learn Monday of the death of women’s basketball sophomore student-athlete Jordan Hankins.

Vice President for Athletics & Recreation JIM PHILLIPS:

“We are heartbroken and deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jordan Hankins. Our love and thoughts are with her family, teammates and friends. Jordan made a dramatic impact on our Wildcats community. Our department is solely focused on supporting those who adored her.”

Head Women’s Basketball Coach JOE McKEOWN:

“Jordan was a remarkably dynamic young woman. This is a devastating loss for our basketball family. She brought an unwavering intensity and commitment to everything in her life. We will miss her enormously.”

Details for services will be forthcoming.

Wednesday’s game at Minnesota has been canceled. We will work with the Big Ten and the University of Minnesota regarding a makeup date.

Mark Lewis is a national evaluator and photographer for Blue Star Basketball as well as the lead columnist for Blue Star Media. Twice ranked as one of the top 25 Division I assistant coaches in the game by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA), he logged 25 years of college coaching experience at Memphis State, Cincinnati, Arizona State, Western Kentucky and Washington State. Lewis serves as a member of the prestigious McDonald’s All-American selection committee as well as the Naismith College Player and Coach of the Year committees.

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