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1 year ago today on June 7th 2016 Former Arizona Wildcats standout Sean Rooks aka Wookie passed away at only 46 years of age.

Wookie redshirted his freshman season (1987-88) but was an inspirational member of "The Gumbies", the fun-loving, towel-waving, group of exuberant reserves who were a joy to watch along with Sean Elliott, Steve Kerr and Co.

The 6-foot-10-inch Rooks played for Arizona from 1988 to 1992, averaging 11.6 points and 5.0 rebounds per game, and was the No. 30 overall pick in the 1992 NBA draft. He played 12 seasons with the Magic, Timberwolves, Lakers, Clippers, Hornets and Magic. He began coaching in 2007.

Rooks passed away on the very day he attempted to enhance his coaching career, interviewing for a New York Knicks assistant coaching job with coach Jeff Hornacek and team president Phil Jackson. He reportedly suffered a heart attack while eating dinner at a Philadelphia restaurant after taking the train ride back home from New York.

Sean Rooks took this selfie and posted it on Facebook on Tuesday about four hours before he passed away. He was determined to continue his coaching career, interviewing for an assistant position with the New York Knicks.

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Story by
Javier Morales
@ allsportsTucson.com
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Wow, 😿

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Loved Rooks.....  RIP big man :-)

RIP big man!