RIP Dyron Nix

[3rd_and_Jancek]

Former Vol Basketball star, Dyron Nix has died at the age of 46 . Per WATE

KNOXVILLE (WATE) - Former Tennessee basketball player Dyron Nix has passed away in Atlanta at the age of 46.

Former Vol and Nix teammate Clarence Swearengen confirmed the death through a member of the Nix family.

Swearengen said Nix had gone to an Atlanta hospital complaining of breathing difficulty and died a short time later.

Nix was a standout player on the Tennessee basketball team from 1985-89. He became a fan favorite for his athletic style of play-- and was drafted by the NBA's Charlotte Hornets.

Former teammate Mark Griffin also confirmed the news of Nix' death after speaking with family members.

"He compared very favorably to Dominique Wilkins with his unbelievable athletic ability,' said Griffin.

"As someone of faced him in practice every day, I can assure you he took great pleasure in taking it to his teammates. He was very competitive."

Nix was traded on draft day in 1989 to the Indiana Pacers. He played for one season with Indiana before embarking on a lengthy professional career in Europe.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

 

[vols 30]

wth?

 

[Slydell]

Damn. I don't know what else to say.

 

[UT_Dutchman]

WATE has reported it happened in Atlanta. Just 46. Prayers for the Nix family.

 

[3rd_and_Jancek]

He was living in Atlanta, and apparently went to the hospital with breathing complications.

 

[VolsSportsFan]

That's really shocking. Way too young.

 

[vols 30]

He was one of my favorite players. Just shocking,

 

[knowthevols]

Terrible. Prayers for him and his family.

 

[VolsSportsFan]

Sounds like a heart attack.

 

[tnvols72]

No way. Prayers going out for him and his family. a VFL

 

[tnvols72]

Im in shock , he was 1 of my all time favorite players....RIP. Praying for him and his family

 

[fade route]

That's terrible! Praying for his family and loved ones.

 

[scvol98]

This is just too sad for words.

 

[cd12]

Soul Glo!! RIP

 

[Spartacavolus]

Scary and sad. Was at UT while he was there. Everybody up there loved him.

 

[InVOLuntary]

Prayers to his family. Way too young and such a terrible time of year.

Crazy athletic. RIP DN.

 

[mtt2d]

Sad news. Prayers to the family

 

[BruinVol]

Smh.

I can still quote John ward with this line:

"Coming out of there with it Lockhart, Lockhart to Jenkins, jenkins racing past the line, beautiful feed Nix, two hand dunk bottom"

One of my favorite childhood memories!!

 

[tennrich1]

I will never forget a flying dunk he had against Memphis....it was and still is one of the highest flying slams I've ever seen....his arms seemed to be 3 feet above the rim....Wow...heart breaks for his family....Incredible athlete...

 

[OrangeInKy]

my first UT bball game was when Nix was playing. I remember seeing him soar. I have been a long suffering UT bball fan ever since that night

 

[tennrich1]

Smh.

I can still quote John ward with this line:

"Coming out of there with it Lockhart, Lockhart to Jenkins, beautiful feed Nix, two hand dunk bottom"

One of my favorite childhood memories!!

and add..."Nix to quick...they cant stop him"....

 

[Manvol]

To young! Sad, I can still here John Ward's call on the radio,
"Dy-Ron Nix with the Dunk!"

 

[BruinVol]

and add..."Nix to quick...they cant stop him"....

Nix clicks was another

 

[3rd_and_Jancek]

Smh.

I can still quote John ward with this line:

"Coming out of there with it Lockhart, Lockhart to Jenkins, beautiful feed Nix, two hand dunk bottom"

One of my favorite childhood memories!!

I loved Ian Lockhart ..dude was from the Bahamas.Dyron always rocked the Jerry curl. That was a fun team to watch.

 

[JacketVol]

Loved watching him dunk. RIP.