Samford Director of Player Development TJ Perry passes away

Samford men’s basketball director of player development T.J. Perry has passed away. Perry, a long-time high school coach in Alabama had joined the Samford staff back on July 1st. Multiple social media tributes have been posted regarding the tragedy:

The entire Samford community is saddened by the tragic passing of TJ Perry. Our hearts and prayers are with TJ’s entire family and he will be greatly missed. pic.twitter.com/5xEWRJMmeN
— Samford Men's Basketball (@SamfordMBB) September 9, 2024

TJ Perry was UNCOMMON- a great person. A great friend. He loved people. He loved the game. He was a basketball genius and few people knew that. He had just made it to the level he always dreamed of- an absolute tragedy. Tough day for the people who adored him. https://t.co/QV9CogoZyr
— John Shulman (@coachjshulman) September 9, 2024

Our thoughts and prayers go out to TJ Perry’s family and friends. The world lost a great one today, he loved the kids, loved basketball and always kept the room full of smiles. We love TJ and our hearts are broken like so many of the people he touched and influenced. 💚💛 pic.twitter.com/VOv9KVJkOJ
— Mountain Brook Hoops (@mtnbrookhoops) September 8, 2024

No further information has been released about his death.

Samford Director of Player Development TJ Perry passes away

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