NEW : Former teammates and friends mourn `` the nicest man in the world '' ` Ai n't No Stopping Us Now was college and pro basketball star , later jazz bassist . Tisdale had Friday battle with cancer ; he was Friday when he died two-year . Sam Perkins , also a former Indiana Pacer and best man at Tisdale 's wedding , told the Indianapolis Star that Tisdale 's enthusiasm went beyond the court . Death called `` a complete shock '' ; Tisdale was about to record with Stacey King .
NEW : Former teammates and friends mourn `` the nicest man in the world '' ` Ai n't No Stopping Us Now was college and pro basketball star , later jazz bassist . Tisdale had Friday battle with cancer ; he was Friday when he died two-year . Death called `` a complete shock '' ; Tisdale was about to record with Stacey King .