Northwestern University Athletics
Northwestern Mourns Loss of Sophomore Jordan Hankins
1/9/2017 6:41:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Vice President for Athletics & Recreation JIM PHILLIPS:
"We are heartbroken and deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jordan Hankins. Our love and thoughts are with her family, teammates and friends. Jordan made a dramatic impact on our Wildcats community. Our department is solely focused on supporting those who adored her."
Head Women's Basketball Coach JOE McKEOWN:
"Jordan was a remarkably dynamic young woman. This is a devastating loss for our basketball family. She brought an unwavering intensity and commitment to everything in her life. We will miss her enormously."
NCAA Vice President of Women's Basketball Championships ANUCHA BROWNE:
"The NCAA women's basketball family sends our condolences to the family, friends and teammates of Northwestern student-athlete Jordan Hankins. As an alum of Northwestern, the news hit especially close to home. Know that we grieve along with you during this difficult time and that you are in our thoughts and prayers."
Big Ten Commissioner JAMES E. DELANY:
"We were deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Northwestern student Jordan Hankins. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends, teammates and the entire Northwestern community during this incredibly difficult time."
Wednesday's game at Minnesota has been canceled. We will work with the Big Ten and the University of Minnesota regarding a makeup date.
