Alabama St. player, 19, dies after pickup game

Alabama State basketball player Deshean Porchea collapsed and died after playing in a pickup game on campus. The 19-year-old sophomore passed out Wednesday afternoon after walking off the court and never regained consciousness, the university said. University spokeswoman Janel Bell said Thursday no cause of death was immediately available. Alabama State planned a candlelight vigil Thurdsay evening. [link]