Police: No foul play in death of former NC State star Charles Shackleford

KINSTON, N.C. -- Police in North Carolina say there is no sign of foul play in the death of former NBA player Charles Shackleford.

Shackleford was found dead Friday morning at his house in Kinston. He was 50.

The North Carolina Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine the official cause of death.

Local media outlets reported that the Kinston Police Department issued a statement Monday that the initial investigation has found no evidence of foul play.

The 6-foot-10 Shackleford averaged 13.7 points and 7.8 rebounds a game in three seasons at NC State.

He played six seasons in the NBA for New Jersey, Philadelphia, Minnesota and Charlotte, averaging 5.4 points and 4.8 rebounds for his career. Basketball Reference indicates that he also played in Italy, Turkey and Greece.