Former Clemson All-American and NBA champion Elden Campbell has died. He was 57 years old.

Clemson announced Campbell’s death on Wednesday with a post on X.

“We mourn the loss of Elden Campbell, our all-time leading scorer, All-American and three-time All-ACC player, who passed away at the age of 57,” the post said .

Elden Campbell scored 1,880 points over the course of his college career, helping the Tigers to the NCAA Tournament in three of his four seasons.

He scored a career high 18.8 points per game as a sophomore in 1987-88.

Clemson’s best season with Campbell came in 1989-90 when the Tigers won the ACC regular season championship and advanced to the Sweet 16.

“I am deeply saddened to learn of Elden Campbell’s passing,” former Clemson coach Cliff Ellis said in a statement.

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