<p>Former Karnataka basketball star K Raghunath passed away on Tuesday morning due to age-related complications. He was 74, and is survived by his wife and two daughters.</p>.<p>Fondly referred to as ‘Pappachi’, Raghunath was one of the founding members of the still-popular Beagles Basketball Club.</p>.<p>Raghunath’s tryst with basketball began in 1958, and before long he was winning accolades for the Malleswaram High School and subsequently National College and Government Science College (B.Sc).</p>.<p>The point guard was part of the Bangalore University team for five years, including a couple as captain, and won three championships with the side.</p>.<p>“He was one of the most technically sound basketball players I have ever seen,” says Rajgopal Kadambi, former India international. “He was so quick on his feet. He was one of those players who was ahead of his time.”</p>.<p>“He was also one of the nicest people you will ever meet,” he added.</p>.<p>Despite years of relentless service to the state side, Raghunath, who worked for Asian Paints for over 25 years, continued to contribute regularly to the success of Beagles.</p>.<p>“In fact, when Beagles had their tournament at the new stadium a few months ago, he made it there. That’s the last time I saw him. It’s a big loss for State's basketball,” said Kadambi.</p>.<p>The Executive Committee Members of the Karnataka State Basketball Association offered their condolences. </p>
<p>Former Karnataka basketball star K Raghunath passed away on Tuesday morning due to age-related complications. He was 74, and is survived by his wife and two daughters.</p>.<p>Fondly referred to as ‘Pappachi’, Raghunath was one of the founding members of the still-popular Beagles Basketball Club.</p>.<p>Raghunath’s tryst with basketball began in 1958, and before long he was winning accolades for the Malleswaram High School and subsequently National College and Government Science College (B.Sc).</p>.<p>The point guard was part of the Bangalore University team for five years, including a couple as captain, and won three championships with the side.</p>.<p>“He was one of the most technically sound basketball players I have ever seen,” says Rajgopal Kadambi, former India international. “He was so quick on his feet. He was one of those players who was ahead of his time.”</p>.<p>“He was also one of the nicest people you will ever meet,” he added.</p>.<p>Despite years of relentless service to the state side, Raghunath, who worked for Asian Paints for over 25 years, continued to contribute regularly to the success of Beagles.</p>.<p>“In fact, when Beagles had their tournament at the new stadium a few months ago, he made it there. That’s the last time I saw him. It’s a big loss for State's basketball,” said Kadambi.</p>.<p>The Executive Committee Members of the Karnataka State Basketball Association offered their condolences. </p>