May 12, 201610 yr Fort Wayne, Ind. native was the starting center last season for the Flyers and was expected to start again next season. Cardiomegaly (enlarged heart) the expected cause. Set a UD freshman record for blocks. He was just 20 years old.
May 13, 201610 yr Author Far and away my favorite picture of Big Steve McElvene. He's the one with his leg up in the air. Celebrating on the bench during UD's First Four victory over Boise State in 2015.
May 13, 201610 yr My goodness that's so sad. Prayers to the young man's family, friends and teammates.
May 13, 201610 yr Just horrible. As someone with heart issues, this is my greatest fear. Of course, I'm probably less likely to have it happen, as I'm monitored annually, but the fear is definitely still there.
May 13, 201610 yr I hope his family can find some comfort in the richness of the short life that he had.
May 13, 201610 yr Reminds me of the kid from USI who collapsed and died during a game with Kentucky Wesleyan back in 2010 from an enlarged heart.
May 13, 201610 yr The first athlete I remember diagnosed with this ailment was Hank Gathers. Prayers to this young man's family and for a way to diagnose this ailment in time to prevent this tragedy from happening in the future. Shame how little progress there has been on this issue in 30 years.
May 15, 201610 yr So sorry to hear this sad news. Prayers to his family, friends, teammates and the entire Dayton community.
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