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MANILA, Philippines – Sudan Daniel was an undisputed force in NCAA basketball when he propelled San Beda to a perfect title run in 2010, but first he was a good guy that everyone around him loved.
Such was the sadness that swept through the community when news of his sudden death broke out on Saturday.
Tributes were poured out for the late center and messages of how Daniel touched their lives were shared on social media.
“I lost a brother today,” Miakka Lim, daughter of Daniel’s Red Lions coach Frankie Lim, posted on Facebook. “I will always remember the championships, sweeps, awards, college graduation, birthdays and vacations that were spent with our family … we will leave a seat free.
“You are an example of hard work that pays off. An even greater example of a good soul. Heaven is crying for everyone you leave behind. I’m so proud of the man that you are, Su. My dad is proud of you! My whole family is proud of you. I miss you and I love you. You will always be our Superman ”, he added.
Today I lost a brother.
I will always remember the championships, the sweeps, the awards, the college graduation, the …
Posted by Miakka Lim on Saturday, Dec 26, 2020
Daniel was the best player for San Beda in the 2010 championship race in which he won both the season and Finals MVPs.
Daniel, a California native, decided to stay in the Philippines after graduating from San Beda and worked with Titan and Chooks-to-Go during their years of employment.
“It’s shocking to learn about the loss of my former teammate. Very sad news for the Bedan community. May he rest in peace brother, ”his Red Lions teammate Borgie Hermida posted on Facebook.
David Semerad, along with his twin brother Anthony, even welcomed Daniel to their Batangas farm for Christmas and it was there that the 2010 NCAA MVP suffered a fatal asthma attack.
“Our beloved Sudan Daniel sadly passed away on December 26, 2020. Sudan was a wonderful brother, father, son and friend who touched the lives of those around him,” the twins posted on their Instagram accounts. “Sudan dedicated his life to basketball, to help people become the best version of themselves and reach their full potential on and off the court. We are all devastated by the loss of Sudan. “
PBA personalities Jimmy Alapag, Jared Dillinger and Solomon Mercado also took to Twitter to pay their respects to Daniel.
“The world just lost another great young man. You will miss all of our pre / post practice talks. Rest in heaven Su ”, published Alapag.
“Wow, I’m in complete shock. Life is so fragile, love yours. RIP young brother, ”Mercado wrote.
“I’m in shock! RIP Sudan Daniel! This is horrible,” Dillinger posted.
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