Rakim Rubin, a former college basketball player who played for the University Huskies and several other schools, died Sunday at the age of 28.
His death was announced this week in an obituary posted by Prestige Memorial Funeral Home in Gadsden, Alabama, but the cause of death was not disclosed.
“He is survived by his loving family. Please keep this family and others who may be going through the same experience in your prayers,” the announcement read.
Rubin played one season as a freshman for the Huskies in 2014-15 before transferring and playing at Cal State Northridge in 2016-17. He transferred again to LSU Shreveport, CT Insider reported.
The Alabama native was nicknamed “The Rock” because of his toughness on the court and drew a lot of attention as a three-star player fresh out of high school.
After moving to Georgia as a young adult, Rubin led Buford High School to the Georgia 2A state championship as a senior, averaging 20.3 points and 12.1 rebounds per game.
He was named the Georgia Sportswriters' 3A Player of the Year and ultimately committed to play at UConn in 2013 under then-coach Kevin Ollie.
Rubin played in 24 games for the Huskies during his freshman year, but was one of four players suspended by the program in November of that year for violating team rules.
He later returned, but transferred to Cal State Northridge, where he averaged 18.2 minutes, 8.5 points, and 5.2 rebounds per game.
He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration and business administration from LSU Shreveport, according to his LinkedIn page.
After Rubin's basketball career, he was arrested in 2019 for allegedly robbing Jack's Family Restaurant in Munford, Alabama.