USC Aiken basketball player killed in car crash

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By NBC Augusta Staff

Story Published: Mar 18, 2009 at 2:32 PM EDT

Story Updated: Mar 18, 2009 at 11:38 PM EDT

AIKEN, S.C. - Officials at the University of South Carolina Aiken say basketball player Javonte Clanton was killed in a car accident in West Virginia early Wednesday morning.

NBC Augusta 26 News has learned the college senior was driving to his hometown in Columbus, Ohio. School officials say he fell asleep at the wheel.

The accident happened just hours after Clanton played for the Pacers, who lost to Augusta State University in the Southeast Regional basketball finals Tuesday night.

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Friday, Mar 20 at 2:25 AM asu fan wrote ...

great athelete love to see you play. will miss seeing you next yr at the big game RIP young man bless your family

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Thursday, Mar 19 at 1:07 PM Class of 2006 RHS wrote ...

GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY. THEY ARE IN OUR PRAYERS. WE WILL SEE YOU AT OUR REUNION IN THE SKY. JERMAINE AND TYRONE

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Thursday, Mar 19 at 12:16 PM Sherry wrote ...

My prayers go out to everyone who know Javonte Clanton personally. I seen the accident and will never forget it. It changed my life. Everytime I pass the area I will say a prayer. May God be with you all. SS of WV

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Thursday, Mar 19 at 12:09 PM Reggie Barner wrote ...

Javonte was a very very talented person in the class room not just on the court. It's so tragic to see someone as tragic as himself so leave us on this earth, but i know that he will watch over us!!!!!! LOVE YOU BRUH RIP#22 SEE WHEN I COME HOME

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Thursday, Mar 19 at 1:19 AM Rochelle wrote ...

Tae, I prayed for my son, Sterling to meet a humble, focused, honest, caring, and trustworthy friend when he went off to college. One that he could call, "A True Friend". One that he could trust with his life and one that shared the same values as he did. God answered My prayers when he met YOU.I thank God for letting our family know and love you for this short period of time. We loved you as one of our own! We will always love U and will hold our memories of U close in our hearts..MOMA PIPPI!

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Wednesday, Mar 18 at 11:32 PM Danielle.. wrote ...

BOI..U HAD US ON OUR FEET AT BLINN..U KNOW IT WAS BORING BUT U KEPT US LAUGHING..I PRAY FOR YOUR FAMILY..I WILL MISS YOU BOI TRUELLY..R.I.P MY LOVE..

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Wednesday, Mar 18 at 3:46 PM Regina wrote ...

Tae, Ohio as we called him, it was a pleasure knowing you for the short time I did. YOu were a sweet young man and our family in Camden, SC was blessed to know you. I will always hold dear to my heart the last time I saw you. I kissed your check and told you I would see you the next time you and Sterling came back. May God be with your family and may you rest in peace. Love Auntie Gina Camden, SC

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