Greg Francis cause of death: What happened to the ex-basketball player and 2000 Canadian Olympian?

The cause of the death of Greg Francis has not been disclosed. Greg Francis, a former Canadian Olympic basketball player, and coach passed away on April 2, 2023, just two days before his 49th birthday.

Greg Francis was a basketball lifer who had a remarkable career as a player and a coach. He is survived by his wife and two children.

Greg Francis helped the Stags win the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference title and reach the NCAA tournament in 1997, where he nearly upset North Carolina with 26 points and eight three-pointers.

Greg Francis represented Canada at the international level, playing at the 1998 FIBA World Championship and the 2000 Sydney Olympics. He also played professionally in Lebanon, Israel, and England for four years before transitioning to coaching.

Greg Francis began his coaching career with Canada Basketball, serving as an assistant coach for the senior men’s team and a head coach for the under-18 team. Greg Francis was most recently the director of sport development for Ontario Basketball.