The University of Vermont men's basketball program lost one of its most distinguished alumni with the passing of Trevor Gaines, a 2002 graduate who tragically died Wednesday at age 29.
UVM's Trevor Gaines in a game against Cleveland State in 2001. Gaines died Wednesday at age 29. (GLEN RUSSELL, Free Press)
UVM's Trevor Gaines in a game against Cleveland State in 2001. Gaines died Wednesday at age 29. (GLEN RUSSELL, Free Press)
"We've lost one of the greatest ones that we've ever had here," said former UVM coach Tom Brennan. "It's such a sad day."
A 6-foot-7 forward and two-time captain from Farmington Hills, Mich., Gaines racked up 1,255 points and 882 rebounds as a Catamount. Brennan wasn't certain, but said he heard Gaines died while playing in a pick-up basketball game in Las Vegas, where he resided. Brennan also said Gaines had received treatment for ailing kidneys.
Gaines led the America East Conference in rebounding as a senior and keyed the Catamounts' 21-win season, which ended with a semifinal loss to Maine in the league playoffs. He played professionally overseas after graduating.
"He just had that real infectious smile, but he was a hard, hard worker," Brennan said. "He never had his hand out; he worked his butt off for everything he received. He was so loved and such a great kid."
UVM's Trevor Gaines in a game against Cleveland State in 2001. Gaines died Wednesday at age 29. (GLEN RUSSELL, Free Press)
UVM's Trevor Gaines in a game against Cleveland State in 2001. Gaines died Wednesday at age 29. (GLEN RUSSELL, Free Press)
"We've lost one of the greatest ones that we've ever had here," said former UVM coach Tom Brennan. "It's such a sad day."
A 6-foot-7 forward and two-time captain from Farmington Hills, Mich., Gaines racked up 1,255 points and 882 rebounds as a Catamount. Brennan wasn't certain, but said he heard Gaines died while playing in a pick-up basketball game in Las Vegas, where he resided. Brennan also said Gaines had received treatment for ailing kidneys.
Gaines led the America East Conference in rebounding as a senior and keyed the Catamounts' 21-win season, which ended with a semifinal loss to Maine in the league playoffs. He played professionally overseas after graduating.
"He just had that real infectious smile, but he was a hard, hard worker," Brennan said. "He never had his hand out; he worked his butt off for everything he received. He was so loved and such a great kid."
The University of Vermont men's basketball program lost one of its most distinguished alumni with the passing of Trevor Gaines, a 2002 graduate who tragically died Wednesday at age 29.
UVM's Trevor Gaines in a game against Cleveland State in 2001. Gaines died Wednesday at age 29. (GLEN RUSSELL, Free Press)
UVM's Trevor Gaines in a game against Cleveland State in 2001. Gaines died Wednesday at age 29. (GLEN RUSSELL, Free Press)
"We've lost one of the greatest ones that we've ever had here," said former UVM coach Tom Brennan. "It's such a sad day."
A 6-foot-7 forward and two-time captain from Farmington Hills, Mich., Gaines racked up 1,255 points and 882 rebounds as a Catamount. Brennan wasn't certain, but said he heard Gaines died while playing in a pick-up basketball game in Las Vegas, where he resided. Brennan also said Gaines had received treatment for ailing kidneys.
Gaines led the America East Conference in rebounding as a senior and keyed the Catamounts' 21-win season, which ended with a semifinal loss to Maine in the league playoffs. He played professionally overseas after graduating.
"He just had that real infectious smile, but he was a hard, hard worker," Brennan said. "He never had his hand out; he worked his butt off for everything he received. He was so loved and such a great kid."
UVM's Trevor Gaines in a game against Cleveland State in 2001. Gaines died Wednesday at age 29. (GLEN RUSSELL, Free Press)
UVM's Trevor Gaines in a game against Cleveland State in 2001. Gaines died Wednesday at age 29. (GLEN RUSSELL, Free Press)
"We've lost one of the greatest ones that we've ever had here," said former UVM coach Tom Brennan. "It's such a sad day."
A 6-foot-7 forward and two-time captain from Farmington Hills, Mich., Gaines racked up 1,255 points and 882 rebounds as a Catamount. Brennan wasn't certain, but said he heard Gaines died while playing in a pick-up basketball game in Las Vegas, where he resided. Brennan also said Gaines had received treatment for ailing kidneys.
Gaines led the America East Conference in rebounding as a senior and keyed the Catamounts' 21-win season, which ended with a semifinal loss to Maine in the league playoffs. He played professionally overseas after graduating.
"He just had that real infectious smile, but he was a hard, hard worker," Brennan said. "He never had his hand out; he worked his butt off for everything he received. He was so loved and such a great kid."
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