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    Charles Shackleford died.

    Charles Shackleford, who starred at NC State and played for four teams during six NBA seasons, was found dead Friday in his home in Kinston, North Carolina, police confirmed.

    Kinston Police said they are still investigating the death of the 50-year-old Shackleford, who played for the Wolfpack from 1985 to 1988. No cause of death has been given.

    The 6-foot-10 Shackleford averaged 13.7 points and 7.8 rebounds a game in three seasons at NC State. He earned first-team all-ACC honors in 1988 after leading the league in rebounding at 9.6 per game that season.

    "N.C. State is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former Wolfpack men's basketball player, Charles Shackleford," the school said in a statement Friday. "Our thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family during this difficult time."

    He played two seasons for the New Jersey Nets after being drafted in 1988. After a season in Europe, he played for the Philadelphia 76ers from 1991 to 1993. After again returning to Europe for a season, he played 21 games for the Minnesota Timberwolves during the 1994-95 season.

    After bouncing around Europe for a few different teams and playing in the CBA, Shackleford returned to the NBA during the 1998-99 season and played 32 games for the Charlotte Hornets.

    He averaged 5.4 points and 4.8 rebounds per game during his NBA career.

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    I just made a comment about him the other night to my friend when N.C. State beat Duke.

    RIP

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    RIP

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    TV P.I. MANNIX passed as well today @ 91.

    You have to be over 50 to remember that show.
    He was cool and had a sexy black secretary.

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    RIP Shackleford

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    RIP Charles. Tell Coach V we said Hello.

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    RIP

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