Posthumus dies after brain surgery complications
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WINNIPEG — Winnipeg Sea Bears centre and homegrown basketball star Chad Posthumus died Wednesday, days after undergoing surgery to repair a large brain aneurysm.
Posthumus, who was stricken by an aneurysm during a training session on Nov. 9, had been in intensive care after complications arising from the surgery. He was 33.
Posthumus, whose professional playing career took him around the world, was the first player to sign with the Sea Bears franchise before its inaugural season in the Canadian Elite Basketball League in 2023.
The six-foot-10 centre quickly became a fan favourite and a team captain for his hometown club.
”Chad was and will always remain the face of the team,” the Sea Bears wrote in a post on its Instagram.
“After a long, successful career playing abroad and for Team Canada, Chad was so excited to finally play professional basketball in his hometown, and he gave so much of his time and energy to both the team and our community.
“For that ,we are eternally grateful.”
Posthumus had previously played for CEBL franchises in Saskatchewan and Ottawa before signing with the Sea Bears.
“We’re building something special and I cannot wait to get back to playing in front of the best fans in the CEBL,” Posthumus said in a statement following his decision to re-sign with the Sea Bears earlier this year.
Posthumus had the ability to connect with fans everywhere he played, the league said in a statement:
“Chad had a love for people and for the game of basketball that lit up even the largest arenas. His spirit and passion touched the hearts of fans and inspired teammates and all of us blessed to have shared Chad’s all-too-brief life with him.”
Professionally, Posthumus played for teams in Canada, Japan, Argentina and Mexico. He was also a member of Team Canada, wearing the maple leaf in the World Cup and AmeriCup.
He was a legendary high school player where he averaged 39 points, 25 rebounds and seven blocks in his senior year at River East Collegiate. He played university ball at University of British Columbia, Howard College and Morehead State in the NCAA.
Posthumus was actively involved in giving back to his community as a KidSport Ambassador, community speaker, and advocate for those living with Type 1 diabetes.
“In my opinion, Chad perfectly embodies what we would like the Sea Bears to be about: good people representing Winnipeg’s own professional basketball,” Sea Bears coach Mike Taylor said earlier this year when Posthumus committed to a second season with the Winnipeg club.
The club has set up an online book of condolences on its website.
The Posthumus family has asked that in lieu of flowers people consider donating to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Memorial service details will be released at a later date.
» Winnipeg Free Press