Kevin Braswell, a Baltimore-born basketballer who played for the Georgetown Hoyas before enjoying a well-traveled professional career that took him to New Zealand, has died. He was 46.

Breakers player and coach Kevin Braswell has died at the age of 46. The team confirmed his death in Japan overnight on their Facebook page. Braswell, who was born in Baltimore, underwent emergency heart surgery last month. He joined the Breakers in 2010 and also played for Southland and Saints in the National Basketball League.

American basketballer Kevin Braswell - who spent a number of years as a player and coach in New Zealand - has died aged 46. Braswell most recently coached in Japan, where he underwent emergency heart surgery last month.

Former Georgetown basketball standout Kevin Braswell has passed away at the age of 46. Braswell, who played point guard for the Hoyas from 1998-2002 before embarking on a lengthy overseas playing career,

Braswell, the Hoyas’ all-time leader in assists and steals, spent more than 10 years playing professionally before becoming a coach.