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Sekou Smith, 48, dies of COVID-19

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6 years ago

January 26, 2021

Keith Phillips

Photo courtesy of JSU Athletics

Last updated: January 28, 2021

Longtime NBA reporter Sekou Smith has passed away Tuesday at the age of 48 after a battle with COVID-19.

The NBA tweeted the news just a few moments ago, notifying everyone of Smith’s death.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued the following statement today regarding the passing of Sekou Smith pic.twitter.com/QyII7bcuXZ

— NBA (@NBA) January 27, 2021

Smith is a graduate of Jackson State University where he received a bachelor’s degree in communications.

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Keith Phillips

Keith Phillips is the Vicksburg Daily News Sports Editor. He has been on staff since October 2019 where he was part-time until becoming full-time in 2020. Keith is a Vicksburg native and graduate of Vicksburg High School and the University of Southern Mississippi. In his years with VDN, he has covered multiple stories including sports, human interest and crime(courtroom).

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Sekou Smith, 48, dies of COVID-19

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