Former Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Brandon Clarke has passed away at the age of 29, announced the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday. A cause of death has not been revealed, with TMZ reporting he died on Monday, May 11. Clarke played two games with Memphis during the 2025-26 season after dealing with a serious calf injury. He ultimately played seven NBA seasons - all with the Grizzlies - appearing in 309 games and averaging 10.2 points and 5.5 rebounds while being named to the NBA's All-Rookie team in 2019-20. "We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Brandon Clarke," the Grizzlies said in a statement. "Brandon was an outstanding teammate and an even better person whose impact on the organization and the greater Memphis community will not be forgotten.…