Former Purdue basketball star and NBA player Caleb Swanigan passed away at 25. The details of his death have not been revealed, but he had been battling personal issues recently. Caleb Swanigan was a forward for the Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball team between 2014 and 2017. He redshirted his first season in 2014–15 and then went on to play until he graduated in 2017 with a degree in business management. He won Big Ten Freshman of the Week three times that season, being named third-team All-Big Ten and a member of the Big Ten All-Freshman Team. He then went on to play for the Portland Trail Blazers from 2017 to 2018 before playing for the New Orleans Pelicans from 2018 to 2019. He played with both teams again during preseason training before announcing his retirement from professional basketball via Instagram in October of this year.
Cause of Death
Officials have not yet released the cause of death. However, suicide is suspected as the cause of death due to Swanigan having battled depression and anxiety throughout his life. It's also likely that his death was accelerated by his long-term use of painkillers, which he was prescribed for his back problems due to his basketball career. Hopefully, Swanigan's tragic passing will inspire others battling depression and anxiety to seek help.
Timeline of Swanigan's Life and Career
2014-15: Swanigan plays and redshirts as a freshman for Purdue. 2015-16: He has been named Big Ten Freshman of the Week three times, third-team All-Big Ten, and a Big Ten All-Freshman Team member. He averages 10.2 points and 8.3 rebounds per game. 2016-17: He averages 12.6 points and 8.9 rebounds per game. 2017-18: He averages 9.9 points and 8.3 rebounds per game. He is selected as Big Ten Co-Defensive Player of the Year and a first-team All-Big Ten selection. He is named a First-Team All-American by Sporting News and Third-Team All-American by the Associated Press. 2018-19: He averages 11.3 points and 8.3 rebounds per game. 2019-20: He averages 8.4 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. 2020-21: He retires from the Portland Trail Blazers and New Orleans Pelicans after a preseason injury with a career average of 8.7 points and 8.6 rebounds per game.
What was Caleb Swanigan's Net Worth at the time of his death?
We don't know for sure, but Swanigan's net worth was likely around $1 million. He would have earned a salary of $1.9 million per year as a professional basketball player. He's also likely to have received endorsement deals worth thousands per year. In addition, he was likely paid a one-off fee of around $30,000 for every photo shoot, brand partnership, and other event-based work he did.
Final Words: A Tribute to a Fallen Athlete
Caleb Swanigan was a talented basketball player who had a lot of potential. His untimely death at 25 is a painful reminder that mental health needs to be taken seriously and that it's never too early to seek help. His death also serves as a reminder that athletes have a higher risk of substance abuse due to the physical pain and emotional stress they go through while training and playing at the highest level. Drug abuse is a real threat to athletes of all levels, and everyone must understand that help is available. If you or someone you know is suffering, know that you're not alone, and that help is available.
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