Northwestern Basketball Player Jordan Hankins Found Dead
The death of a Northwestern University women’s basketball player who was found lifeless in her dorm room on Monday afternoon has been ruled a suicide by hanging, the Cook County Medical Examiner released. Jordan Hankins was a 19-year-old sophomore in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences.
“We are heartbroken and deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jordan Hankins. Our love and thoughts are with her family, teammates and friends,” Jim Phillips, Vice President for Athletics and Recreation, said in a written statement. “Jordan made a dramatic impact on our Wildcats community.”
Hankins played eight minutes in her final game against Maryland on Saturday.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jordan's friends and family during this difficult time.
