Rest in peace my brother. Dear Dare family, I noticed that there wasn’t much info on Yinka in the media lately, so I did some googling yesterday and finally found out Yinka had passed on. we longed to see you while we were in school after we heared on an assembly of you been the one of the greatest STUDENT that have ever studied at FGCK.We all waited that one day ,we all would get to see the NBA superstar to encourage us.In 1994 during and assembly we got the said news of your death.with the memories of your NBA times ,we lived like champions like you where in the NBA.thanks Uncle for the glory brought on the us all and the school.CLASS OF 96. sad, i knew u as a very tall junior in secondary school in federal government college kano. new TWTR.Widget({ Smile now,once more YINKA. Yinka Dare, the New Jersey Nets' first-round draft pick in 1994, has died after collapsing at his home in Englewood, N.J. may He give your parents the grace to bear this loss. He was my basketball idol, i always talk about him to my friends. FGC Kano students 1988 to 1992 pls contact me. I was two years your junior in Federal Government College Kano. I am shocked to be reading this just now at the beginning of 2004 Basketbal season. Thank you for being another positive Nigerian. I will not lie and say that I know what you are going through or I know your pain, but Jesus does. Biography of Yinka Dare (excerpt) Yinka Dare (born October 10, 1972 in Kano, Nigeria – January 9, 2004 in Englewood, New Jersey, U.S.) was a Nigerian professional basketball player; a 7-foot-1, 270 pound (122 kg) center. O di arinako. I knew you well in FGC Kano. i dont know who you are untill now i heard of your death not knowing are by 2 big brothers friends at Federal government college kano Abayomi Alabi and Olufemi Alabi readin all this made me to call my brothers and i asked them if they no someone called Yinka there were so shocked when i told them you gone to rest in peace anyway may the peace of the lord rest upon you family and your brothers and sister rest in peace and may God see your family through in all this struggle they are going through right now. My dad is your uncle, Dapo Bolaji. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. We met twice at St. Thomas and we had a nice time together, and I was shock to read about your death. Still missing you. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Olumide Dare. It is a sad loss and may God grant him eternal rest. behavior: 'all' Well, i wish long life and prosperity for your family. The 32-year-old athlete was preparing breakfast after his morning workout when he collapsed. Then in 1991, he left for the United States and I followed his games while he was at George Washington University. aah i heard about u ur succcess never knew the next time i will hear again is that u are dead. Yinka Dare (October 10, 1972 – January 9, 2004) was a Nigerian professional basketball player. May God rest your soul and you are in my prayers tonight. To say the least I was suprised to read that you were no longer with us. Réposée vous Bien avec Le Bon Dieu Yinka was always the leader in whatever we do in the class. Yinka, Yinka Dare (born October 10, 1972 – January 9, 2004) was a Nigerian professional basketball player. That is what time does we learn of a friends death eons and years apart i remember you as a friend to my younger brother both in kano capital and FGC kano where we all attended,i never knew your rise to stardom but you were always a good and humble person During his four seasons with the Nets, Dare played 110 games, and averaged only 2.1 points and 2.6 rebounds. It is even more sad to hear this sad news after so many years. Dare, Rest in the Lord’s Bossom. hey alex-dee, its so sad that you just left us like that, on behalf of the class of 91 F.G.C. You made our set proud by getting into the NBA. I downloaded a couple of video clips which features Yinka’s name, but it struck me as strange as to why he was never featured on them. Hope to see u in heaven one day, Alex-Dee! On behalf of the class of 86\92 we bid you a hero’s farewell. Dear brother, may your soul rest in perfect peace and may your parents find peace in Christ as they pass through this trying time. COVID-19: Yinka Akinbami Is Dead. My family and I extend our sincere sympathy. i remember vividly how we had always encouraged him and Mike the elder brother to join us in the school basketball team.Got excited when I learnt he played for the Nets and was devastated when i heard that Yinka was no more. i cant believe you are gone. I went to the Federal Government College, Kano just like Yinka Dare and his older brother Michael Dare who was also my room mate at a point in time in school. I believe one can always take comfort in the hope that you are in a much better place. To many, Yinka Dare remains one of the NBA’s unsolved mysteries. At first I thought the name sounded familiar, then I remembered that my basketball loving friends used to talk a lot about him being in the NBA. ALEX-DEE, A 7'1½" (217 cm), 265-pound (120 kg) center, he played four seasons in … Had I known that you had a weak heart, I would have never introduced you to Khat. Named Freshman of the Year by Sports Illustrated for 1992-93, the 7-foot, 265-pound Nigerian center led the George Washington Colonials to consecutive NCAA tournament appearances under coach Mike Jarvis. Yinka Dare (October 10, 1972 – January 9, 2004) was a Nigerian professional basketball player. You might not know me but i’m your cousin. Fond memories of a great guy with great impact on the sand of time. Yinka, may your humble soul continue to rest in perfect peace. stay strong,stay great how life could be so cruel, when you feel you have worked so hard and you want to just help and enjoy yourself and, suddenly there is a bang at the door telling you, its over and done with. Rest in peace sugar pie. One thing you should be thankful to God for are the memorable years you and your family spent with Yinka. Died: January 9, 2004 College: George Washington. On behave of make way class 2009 and community basketball group of fgc kano i send condolence greeting to senior yinka’s family. You were gentle, kind and peaceful in all conduct as we relate as colleagues at FGC Kano. Peace! When I heard, I didn’t believe but looking at this site I have no choice but to. Adam. I believed in Yinka and felt genuinely invested in his success and lifelong happiness. Kike Obatolu, Hoped we could have been closer in your days on earth and I’m just actually acknowledging you are gone. My heart is indeed broken. I have a question, if someone could answer me this, was Dame seeing Rachel while he was with Aaliyah (R.I.P) or did he date and marry Rachel immediately after Aaliyah's death? I had the pleasure of staying with his parents and younger sister for the most part of this year, and he is still very much alive in their hearts. Mike, I know it hurts because I’ve been there too. In 2004, Dare died at only 31 years of age after suffering a heart […] May your gentle soul rest n perfect peace. 1964) After seeing you play, I became interested in College Basketball. i read with rude shock your death,iAM a son to your father’s senIOR brother DELE DARE and stayed with your parents in kano while serving. R.I.P GENTALY GAINT YOU WILL BE MISSED, Hey you will be missed a pretty stand up guy ,we met at a party in New York City ,It just goes to show time is promised to no man or anybody so live each day like its your last….I know I will be from now on GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. DEAR ALL Only now, days after Yinka Dare died of a heart attack, is the picture of the Nets’ former first-round pick finally beginning to crystallize. A 7'1 1/2" (217 cm), 265 pound (120.2 kg) center, he played four seasons in the National Basketball Association.In 2004, Dare died at only 31 years of age after suffering a heart attack. To Michael (who I remember was a stong muscular young man while we were in secondary school), and the rest of the Dare family in Nigeria and abroad, your son/brother/cousin/nephew lived a life of service and has proceeded to higher spiritual activity. Yinka Dare (Stinka) Position: Center Shoots: Right 7-0, 265lb (213cm, 120kg) Born: October 10, 1972 in Kano, Nigeria ng. A 7'1½' (217 cm), 265-pound (120 kg) center, he played four seasons in … Everyone in the class wanted to be close to ALEX DEE, you were the inspirator, the motivator, you were the soul of the N-Class. Yinka Dare, the New Jersey Nets’ first-round draft pick in 1994, died on Jan. 9 from a heart attack due to an arrhythmia condition. Get full address, contact info, background report and more! I pray the good lord gives your family the strength and fortitude to bear this loss.Speaking as some one who knew you ,I followed your phenomenal rise with both suprise and delight cause back home in kano, we all did’nt know you had all this in you.I had hoped to continue to follow your success. Your school mate in FGC Kano. O di gbere. House On The Rock Pastor Dies - Religion (4) - Nairaland. I told Yinka that he was doing great; that with a few more hours and a burst of adrenaline he could make it to his destination. Salammm Yinka i can’t but drop a line as i stumbled on this blog. Currently, a student at GW… I still remember you. Oh GOD!!!! You were a very quiet guy in kano, i used to think i was tall until i met you in JS1, we were in the same class till you left to play BBall. It feels good that we all were in one way or the other touched by him. So sad indeed. Rest in peace, Uncle, I will never forget how protective you were. Yinka made us hold our heads up high when we heard he went to the states and started playing for the nets,but in death you have made us even prouder, but I pray the good Lord gives your family the gratitude to bare this loss. Tony [FGCKn1991], Yinka was my classmate and I knew him to be very peaceful and loving. It would be fun to have a NBA player in the family. In F.G.C. You were a great man. I was in Canada playing colleage basketball when I heard about your death. Professional Basketball Player. He played one season at Milford Academy High, a … My thoughts go out to Yinka’s family and friends and especially his Brother Michael whom i got to know better through Emmanuel Uche Abbah. 10:45. This a shock to me on this hot Thursday afternoon in November 04. And may the bond of true brotherhood keep the ex-students of FGC Kano.(1984-1990)Amen!!! I will sure miss you a great deal. Rest in peace old friend. He mainly left to pursue his dream of playing in the NBA, but most importantly to help his family. Rest in Peace Yinka, Rest in the bossom of the lord. Peace. May his soul rest in peace. Life is too short! Her birthday, age, height, zodiac signs, social networks accounts and more. Namo, still trying to locate my dear friend, ur brother, Mike Dare- mike please if you come across this mail me back. We found 3 entries for Yinka Dare in the United States. too much from people always supportive and loving. About how tall he was and that he played in the NBA, to a point that my friends gave me the nickname “Yinka Dare”. }, NBA Recommended for you. You were a delight. I enjoyed watching you play and was impressed with your ability. Yinka, Yinka , Required fields are marked *. A medical examiner determined that Dare… I consider you a great loss to all Nigerians in the United States of America. I was enjoying George Washington University’s rise back to prominence in college basketball and decided to check on the whereabouts of my favorite GW player, Yinka Dare. I visited your home at Bumpai Kano to get information about contact but was never lucky to find anyone.I’ll like to hear from Michael if possible.May God give you all the power to bare the loss.We will and are surely missing you.Rest in perfect peace my friend. Kano, yinka was 2 sets ahead of me, he was in Watari house, while Micheal, was 3 sets ahead, he was my house mate Rima House & a good sprinter too, that was when FGCK used to dominate the FEDGOCOL games. 48 videos Play all Yinka Dare Basketball mix Dávid Janás; Final 3:39 of Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals | Cavaliers vs Warriors - Duration: 10:45. Awosley. rest in peace dear one, rest in peace. Loved the heart with which you approached everything including basketball…you will be missed…, Yinka, "Someday," says his coach, "most people will know his name." Continue to rest in the Lord. I dedicated that book to you my friend. I pray that your VERY GENTLE soul should rest in peace. From a fellow GWU alumnus: Yinka Dare. Adieu, Yinka, I hope you are resting cousin… Always giving. My he rest in peace. Just searching yahoo for you brother’s contact who I last saw in UNILAG 1997 being class mate for the 4 years. Toba Bolaji. Colonials Mourn Loss of Yinka Dare, 31 - George Washington University Athletics. He was such a gentleman and humble human being. A 7'1 1/2" (217 cm), 265 pound (120.2 kg) center, he played four seasons in the National Basketball Association. I find it difficult to believe that the FGC Kano that I know today (that doesn’t presently have a basketball team) actually produced an NBA star… Ha! Yinka Dare was 14th player picked in the 1994 NBA draft. Cheers. Yinka , background: '#333333', rest in peace, I was very shocked to find out yesterday of Yinka death on ESPN May God bless your soul and be with your family in its time of grief. A medical examiner determined that he had suffered a heart attack due to an arrhythmia condition discovered when he was in college. You will alway be a star in our memory. Yinka Dare (October 10, 1972 – January 9, 2004) was a Nigerian professional basketball player. Rest in Peace. Thanks for that. According to the Associated Press, Dare collapsed while making breakfast after a regular morning workout. My first book, you helped guide me with wisdom and confidence. Rest in peace my brother. ur big bro johnson. The communion is a tradition proclaiming the Lord's death. what a life. We will all surely miss you. color: '#ffffff' This is a great loss and I pray the almighty Lord grant your family the fortitude to bear the loss of great son and brother. Named him “Yinka” after Yinka Dare, the late New Jersey Nets center. interval: 30000, adieu, yinka. It really come as a shock to me on hearing this.Yinka was two years my senior in Federal Government College,Kano.And we were in the same boarding house (Watari House).Yinka you will surely be missed.May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace.Adieu brother. thanks for making us proud all through ur life time. Yinka Dare, the New Jersey Nets’ first-round draft pick in 1994, died on Jan. 9 from a heart attack due to an arrhythmia condition. I pray God gives the DARE family the strength to bear the loss. Rest in Peace, R.I.P. Hundreds of youths from Oyo town on Thursday stormed the Oyo State Government Secretariat in protest of the alleged killing of … Thanks bro and have a sweet night rest .On behalf of ClASS OF 96 we say farewall our UNCLE. Then I was just watching one and I saw that it also had his email address. -Shalin, It really saddens my heart to hear of Yinka Dares death after so many years of is death. Alex Dee! i join my FGCKano class of ’96 bro ,iseoluwapo ademosu;to wish the entire family well. The Athletic Federation of Nigeria (AFN) yesterday confirmed the death of sprinter Sunday Emmanuel, just a week after the country lost one of its basket ballers, Yinka Dare, in the US. It’s Kari, rememebr from Kano…. rest in the bossom of JESUS CHRIST amen. In 2004, Dare died at only 31 years of age after suffering a heart attack. Your email address will not be published. A medical examiner determined that Dare, pronounced dead Friday at Englewood Hospital after being rushed to the emergency room, had a heart attack due to an arrhythmia condition that was discovered when he was in college at George Washington. We miss you Yinka, everyone of us; Abdullahi Monguno, Sunusi Mohammed, Babatunde Layode, Jamila Ibrahim, Bola Bunmi, Nuhu Bello, Jibril Mohammed, Bola Dahunsi, Chijioke Udokwu, Deji Onasanya, Aminu Rimi, Hannah Ajanya, Onu Uchola, Muyiwa Olanrewaju, Ravi Prasad, Aliyu S. Aliyu, Dapo Fafore, Gbemisola Jones, Hadiza Isyaka Rabiu, Uzoma Nzenwa, Sina Popoola, Paul Omoarukwe, Abba Danmaraya, Anthony Oputa, Kunle Okusanya, Auwalu Kabir, Ike Amefula, Essien Sunday, Mohammed Auwalu, Sani Muazu, Ikenna Obele, Auwalu Idris, Sunday Achebe, Francis Ogbah, Adamu Danlami, Ngbede Ogoh, and all the rest, the 45 boys and girls, and our dear form mistress; Mrs Arigbede. Then I had a feeling that he had passed on, but I quickly denied it….Then I decided to search for him on Google…..That’s how I came across this site………To say the least, it saddened me….To the Dare Family: Jesus knows and has taken your grief. l remember u vividly, u wia a very tall cool guy, not like the other seniors who bully us,then l c u a giant of sort. I proceeded to read the article when I realized it was more or less a remembrance of sport figures that dies in 2004. I can’t believe that it has been over two years since his passing and I had no idea. The name Yinka Dare has over 3 birth records, 0 death records, 0 criminal/court records, 9 address records, 1 phone records and more. Here’s praying for Grace on the family and the strength to move on. farewell Yinka, God bless your soul. One more season at GW would have greatly helped make him a better professional player. I just logged on to see where you are in your career only to discover that you had preceded us in death. Yinka died before I came into Texas in May of 1994, I heard that he was playing the Eastern Circuit…wow…gone too soon, if you recall Tolia friend-Obinna who came regularly to your house in Bompai most weekends with Michael Dare…you shared you home with me and I am sad to know that Yinka is gone, please on behalf of my family accept our sympahty as the Holy Spirit consoles you each day, just like Tolia is gone and his brother we as freinds must continue to seek the face of God is these endtimes for his Grace is sufficient to bear any burdens or situations….may you find solace in the resurrection of Jesus Christ Name…it is well with your soul!! If Michael gets to see this please contact me. Jan 9, 2004 - Yinka Dare passed away. Love I remmbered your name and quiet demeanor when you joined the league. This is indeed a great loss to the family and those of us who new ”dogo” as he is popular called in hausa. 11:19 AM-----Dame was with Rachel first, dumped her for Aaliyah {Not really. -Dare Ogunmadewa may the Almighty continue to uphold your family and your legacy. KANO, i pray your family will be consoled by the Spirit of God for this loss. Even we’ve never met, me and my friends will never forget you. I dream of some day becoming a famous basketball player. I was watching Goerge Washington in the tournament against Georgia Tech, and I thought of you. CLASS OF 86\92 F.G.C Kano. May your soul rest in peace.. Frank A. Urefe. Yinka Dare (October 10, 1972 – January 9, 2004) was a Nigerian professional basketball player. We have not met b5 neither do you know class 95/01 but years have counted you among US and you have left us leaving a path for which we are still striving through ! This is just too sad but I am sure that you are in a better place right now. We’ve never met and i’m sure you din’t know me, but my father, Gbolahan T. Dare, says were related to you. loop: false, Oct 18, 2000 - Yinka Dare, previously with the Golden State Warriors, became a free agent. He started 1994 on the injured list, played one game, and went back on the list when he underwent surgery to his knees. This was a great loss. It has taken me this long to find out and it saddens me greatly. Birth date: October 10, 1972 Birth place: Kano Date of death: January 9, 2004 (aged 31) Full name: Yinka Dare Rest In Peace bro. It is with great sorrow and sadness as I read of his loss. Anietie John James (Class of ’88), Hi J.B. Pritzker gives a coronavirus update, After Twitter outcry, 5 women detail Chris D’Elia’s alleged sexual improprieties. Its a huge shock and really sad,you went much too soon. I am lucky to have known u as a friend and room mate in school. I have always talked about you with a lot of friends I come across; I was and I still proud of you. He was 32. Dare’s rookie campaign in the NBA, however, was a disappointment. Dogo, width: 'auto', At least 106 people shot, 14 fatally, in Chicago weekend violence, Watch live: Gov. Dare died in 2004, after collapsing in his home in Englewood, New Jersey. Therefore, I speak to your hearts. features: { It was a pleasure watching you take the Colonials to the Sweet 16 with GW. So I added it to my contacts. You were my classmate, you were also my room-mate in Watari house. Yinka, May your soul rest in perfect peace. We miss u Yinka. adieu. every body, me, christine & her kids, mike, mum & dad wishes u well in the land of great beyond. It pains me to see people go through problems such as heart problems, sight problems etc because these are human situations that is almost imposible to control. It’s only yesterday that I Was said that you are gone forever.god bless yinka “pride of nigeria”, God knows best. A medical examiner determined that he had suffered a heart attack due to an arrhythmia condition discovered when he was in college. I do not even know what to say but i pray that the family will have the heart to bear this great loss. A 7’0", 265 pound (120.2 kg) center, he played four seasons in the National Basketball Association. Yinka, From 1995 till your untimely death we hung together like brothers. I’ve always wanted to play in the NBA and now seeing what you did gave me hope. (FGC Kano,1988-1993). Honestly, I only remember watching a couple of games Yinka had at GWU, but I liked what I saw. Great Alex Dee!!! We all heared of you when we got admitted into FGCK as the most sucessfull and humble basket ball player the school ever produced.we long to see you returned one day to encourage those who inspired to be like you but the day never came till we graduated in 1996. but the joy has always been that MY SCHOOL PRODUCED AN NBA star player, it made us all a champion every where we spoke of NBA. The 32-year-old athlete was preparing breakfast after his morning workout when he collapsed. KANO, but we used to smoke Khat together during spare period in the forrest. Yinka I followed your collegiate career at GWU and what a career it was! color: '#ffffff', Yinka I knew was quiet. Yinka Dare : biography October 10, 1972 – January 9, 2004 Yinka Dare (October 10, 1972 – January 9, 2004) was a Nigerian professional basketball player. I have accepted that reality, and that is why I am paying this tribute. We lost contact for so long… I just got in touch with Toyin 2 days ago and found out that you are dead!!! I wish i could’ve got to know you. O di oju ala. Ki edumare ba wa sho gbogbo ebi re o. Yinka, January 11, 2004 -- Yinka Dare, the Nets' first-round draft pick in 1994, has died after collapsing at his New Jersey home. Named him "Yinka" after Yinka Dare, the late New Jersey Nets center. It certainly makes the enemies of God uncomfortable, but God created and loves every human being. Its really sad to read this while I was searching for my ALUMN’S globally!!! Yinka Dare, the New Jersey Nets' first-round draft pick in 1994, has died after collapsing at his home in Englewood, N.J. }, LATE YINKA DARE WAS IN OUR HOSTEL,WATERI HOUSE,FEDERAL GOVT.COLLEGE KANO,IN 1989.OUR PRINCIPAL THEN WAS DR.ABDULKADIR TURA.I ALSO NEW HIS BROTHER,MICHEAL DARE.YINKA WAS TO TALL THAT THE DOUBLE BUNK WAS TOO SMALL FOR HIM.I NEVER NEW ABOUT HIS DEATH.I JUST OPENED THIS PAGE BY MISTAKE.I CONDOLE WITH THE FAMILY OVER HIS DEATH.WE LIKED HIM SO MUCH BECAUSE HE WAS NICE TO US. may God be with you where ever you are and give your parents the mind to move on.you were so young when i left F.G.C Kano in 1988. u were great ur life was a life of luv & affection even when we dont have nobody knew b’cos of d unity & luv. rpp: 5, So sorry you have passed on. May your soul rest in perfect peace. I remember Yinka as that tall, basket ball playing guy who had to bend his head in order to go thru the door way. l was young n your jinior in FGC Kano Benue house.your time was brief, l pray God grant you paradise, while your family the fortitude to bear d lost. 1925) 2006 Andy Caldecott, Australian motorcycle racer (b. Yinka Adeniran, Ibadan . Jan. 12, 2004 Yinka Dare, a 7-foot, 265-pound center who was the Nets' surprise first-round choice in the 1994 N.B.A. nice to have seen you play as a nets fan. I really never knew why his mates called him that name. No I did not know Yinka personally, but I do speak as if he is still with us because he is in the hearts of those who love him. We all miss him and also Alamin Yusufari in the college basketball team. I remember Yinka during my days at Dabo Primary School, Kano and remember seeing him a lot at Kano Club. I am shocked to say the least.I was on the net today trying to find old school mates when I saw this write up on Yinka Dare. I will never stop talking about you! I told Yinka that he was doing great; that with a few more hours and a burst of adrenaline he could make it … shell: { Your fellowship, NAMUN, yinka! May God and heaven heal the wounds that earth has created by taking U away.Amen!!! Words will never be enough to express the way I feel now that your gone, but as long as I except the breath of life I will make sure you are not forgotten. We did not know u but we had about d gud job. links: '#ffffff' I went to FGC kano and was Michael’s mate. background: '#000000', Being a PRO-UNITEDs-FGC NIGERIA-FGC KANO- 1995/2001 I wish to solely convey our condelence messege to the whole of FGC family entirely. Though I didn’t know him personally, reading these posts let me know he was a great guy. It is a shock to me, Yinka was my junior in FGC, played ball together, type: 'profile', Dare died in 2004, after collapsing in his home in Englewood, New Jersey. God knows! For five seasons, he played in the National Basketball Association with the Jersey Nets, (1994-98). Am indeed shocked to read of your departure so soon. Adios YINKA. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. MAY YOUR GENTLE SOUL REST IN PERFECT PEACE.May God give your family the fortitude to bear the loss. I never got to meet you. You have left a legacy of a quiet one. He was 32. I was shocked. Amen. Yinka Dare, who led the Colonials to the NCAA Tournament in 1993 and 1994 before playing in the NBA, reportedly suffered a heart attack at his New Jersey home. May your soul rest in peace. FGC KANO live: true, How i wish i can wisper this to you now “may your soul in heaven rest in peace” scrollbar: true, I also remember that Mike was so protective of his younger brother Yinka. Dear Yinka, oludare1@netzero.com. You were playing for Kano Pillars then. version: 2, We call him Alex Dee because OF his English Name; ALEXANDER (ALEX) and DARE (DEE). Rest in peace. Though I wasn’t a close friend of Yinka nor his brother Mike, they were both popular students at FGC Kano mainly because of their height and active participation in sports. Death. so sad to learn about such at this time but all the same my heartfelt greetings to all the members of dares family. You are greatly missed by all, and I will always remember you being that towering force for Geroge Washington. bless you yinka, rest in peace. Find Yinka Dare in the United States. For now, here are some memory aids. Oun ti won ba nje lajule orun ni ki o ma ba won je. Lucious Harris, who joined the Nets in 1997–98, Dare's final season said: "It's a bad situation. ‘soji adebola (FGC Kano class of ’96), Yinka Dare’s memory lives on…I do wish I had known him better. 2004 Yinka Dare, Nigerian NBA center (NJ Nets), dies at 31 2005 Gonzalo Gavira, Mexican film sound technician (b. Chucks H.Ekwensi, Hi Yinka, It took me this long to even be able to write something, anything about my best friend Yinka Dare. Michael back then was so fond of you, talks about you whenever he has the chance to updating us about your great works and situation back then 94 – 97. I don’t know if you would have remembered me from F.G.C. Even though I never met you or know you personally, I feel so sad that you are no longer with us. FGC Kano, Class of ’91, Your email address will not be published. Michael Dare if you can, please get in touch. A 7'0", 265 pound (120.2 kg) center, he played four seasons in the National Basketball Association.In 2004, Dare died at only 31 years of age after suffering a heart attack. I heard the news at Rotimi Beyioku’s wedding @ LTV 8 where most of us were ex FGCKs. May God grant the family the fortitude to bear this great loss. Even though I barely knew you, i feel the pain inside as if I were your child. Its FAFO. I left Dabo in 1983.I have been speaking with a few old school mate/ classmates and some of the folks that played against Yinka in the basketball finals in Kano. Rest in peace dear one. The 7-foot Nigerian center played 110 games in four seasons with the Nets. you were a kind big man with a big heart and soul and gave your best as a nets player, basketball player, and person. It is hard to believe that you are gone.We were classmates at Dabo Primary School Kano and i remember your mum bringing us food.We parted ways when you went to F.G.C Kano while i went to Kano Capital Junior Sec.School but we still found time to hang out and play tennis at Kano Club.I remember you always along side with Michael your older brother. Hope to see u in heaven one day, alex-dee mike was so protective of younger. Years your junior in FGC, played ball together, my he in! Reads these night rest.On behalf of the class of ’ 96 bro, iseoluwapo ademosu to. 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