Former Clemson standout Demontez Stitt dies at age 27

The four-year college player helped the Tigers make the NCAA Tournament from 2008-11

Demontez Stitt led Clemson to four consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances from 2008-11. Getty Images

Former Clemson standout Demontez Stitt died at his home early Wednesday.

He was 27 years old.

With heavy hearts today we mourn the passing of Demontez Stitt, just 27 years old. RIP "Buddy," you will be missed. pic.twitter.com/4CfQ046PKV

-- Clemson Basketball (@ClemsonMBB) July 13, 2016

Stitt played four seasons at Clemson and averaged a team-high 14.5 points and 4.3 rebounds during his senior year while helping the Tigers to the NCAA Tournament for the fourth straight time and earning All-ACC honors in 2011. There is no official cause of death yet. But Stitt reportedly suffered a cardiac issue.

Stitt had been playing professionally in Europe -- most recently in Turkey. He averaged 19.0 points and 5.1 assists for Orkide Gediz Univeristesi this past season.

This was Stitt's next-to-last tweet:

Thank you lord!