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Mikail Torrance, Former Alabama Guard Who Nearly Joined Maccabi Tel Aviv, Dies at 37
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First reported by Walla · Jun 19, 2026
What happened
Mikail Torrance, the former Alabama standout who signed with Maccabi Tel Aviv in 2010 but never played for the team, has died at 37. The university said no cause of death was disclosed. Torrance had collapsed during a Florida workout days before joining Maccabi, later recovered, and continued his career overseas.
- 01Alabama announced the death of former guard Mikail Torrance at age 37.
- 02He signed with Maccabi Tel Aviv in 2010 but never played a game.
- 03Torrance collapsed during a Florida practice on August 20, 2010.
- 04He later recovered, returned to basketball, and played overseas from 2011 to 2015.
- 05His final college season included 15.6 points, 5.1 assists and 3.7 rebounds per game.
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