There have been several basketball players who have died, but the question does not specify a time frame or context. Here are some notable basketball players who have died:

• Kobe Bryant: One of the greatest basketball players of all time, Kobe Bryant, died in a helicopter crash on January 26, 2020, along with his 13-year-old daughter and seven others.

• Brandon Hunter: Former NBA player Brandon Hunter died on September 13, 2023, after collapsing during a hot yoga workout in Orlando. He was 42 years old.

• Other basketball players: There is a Wikipedia page that lists all notable basketball players who died while still on a team roster or as a free agent. A majority of them died in accidents such as cars or plane crashes. Some suffered sudden deaths due to medical conditions.

It is important to note that this is not an exhaustive list, and there may be other basketball players who have died.