Former BYU basketball player Jake Shoff dies in car crash in Utah
sltrib.com — February 7, 2025, 09:01 PM UTC
Former BYU basketball player Jake Shoff died in a car crash in Utah on Thursday. He was 46 years old and played for the Cougars from 2002 to 2004, contributing to two NCAA Tournament appearances. Shoff, who was 6-foot-9, had a successful college career, shooting over 60% from the field. He previously played at Weber State and transferred to BYU after a mission in Honduras. His family expressed deep sorrow over his passing, describing him as a "giant of a man." Friends and former teammates shared their shock and sadness on social media, recalling fond memories of Shoff.