College basketball legend Dwayne 'Pearl' Washington dies at 52
He had a brain tumor
Former Syracuse great Dwayne "Pearl" Washington has died, according to his family. He was 52.
Syracuse announced Washington's death in a news release.
Washington was diagnosed with a brain tumor last summer. He had surgery in the fall.
Washington grew up in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn, New York. At a young age, he displayed such skill on the court that locals dubbed him "The Pearl" because his game resembled that of NBA great Earl "The Pearl" Monroe.
Syracuse announced Washington's death in a news release.
Washington was diagnosed with a brain tumor last summer. He had surgery in the fall.
Washington grew up in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn, New York. At a young age, he displayed such skill on the court that locals dubbed him "The Pearl" because his game resembled that of NBA great Earl "The Pearl" Monroe.
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