Kosovo international Gazmend Sinani tragically died on Friday at the age of 27.

Sinani was involved in a car accident and died while in hospital but no other information has been released yet.

Sinani was at British Basketball League Leeds Force last season.

“Gazmend Sinani was a wonderful man and a dedicated professional,” a statement from Leeds Force said.

“We are grateful to have had the chance to meet him. He enriched all of our lives. 

“He will live in our memories forever.”