LAS VEGAS (AP) -The Clark County coroner says a former UNLV basketball player found dead at the Las Vegas city jail died of natural causes. Frank ``Spoon'' James was found dead in his cell Wednesday morning after a second night in the city lockup. Police say the 45-year-old James was being held on traffic warrant charges after a routine traffic stop. The coroner says James died of heart ailments. James played for Jerry Tarkanian's Runnin' Rebels in 1983-85 and was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in the seventh round in 1985. He did not make the team. His brothers, Keith James and Karl ``Boobie'' James, also played for the Rebels.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press. |
