Many members of the sports community and world shared their sadness, shock and memories of former NBA legend Kobe Bryant on Sunday after the five-time champion died in a tragic helicopter accident in California.

Members of the UNC sports community were among them. Many former UNC men’s basketball players tweeted out their shock when the news broke Sunday that Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and others did not survive the crash.

North Carolina and NBA legend Michael Jordan released a statement remembering Bryant’s competitive drive and their relationship.

The official UNC Men’s Basketball account also honored Bryant, sharing a video posted by ESPN that featured NBA players describing the impact Bryant had on their own journeys to the NBA.

The official account for UNC Women’s Basketball also shared a statement made by head coach Courtney Banghart after the team’s game Sunday evening.

UNC football head coach Mack Brown also tweeted out a picture of Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, sharing his condolences.

Bryant is survived by his wife, Vanessa, as well as three daughters: Natalia, Bianka and Capri.