The Nassau County Medical Examiner's office says it is investigating Murray's death.
Melinda Murray, his mother, released a statement through the university saying Murray "loved basketball, loved to compete, and she was very proud of him."
Dominic Murray was a freshman basketball recruit from Monsignor McClancy High School. He had not declared a major.
Farmingdale State College says it is providing grief counselors for students.
Funeral services for Murray have not yet been announced.
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