Sad news from the world of Division III basketball: Willamette (OR) College's head coach Bruce Henderson collapsed during practice and died from an apparent heart-related incident.

Henderson, in his fourth year as Willamette’s head coach, was 47 years old.

"Bruce was an amazing man with endless energy and enthusiasm. I don't know of anyone that didn't like Bruce," Bearcats athletic director Mark Majeski said. "He was always laughing and made others laugh, too. He was upbeat and positive even during the most difficult times. He cared deeply about people and worked hard, and successfully, to make all of us better people."