An autopsy will be performed today to try to determine the cause of death for a Jefferson County high school basketball standout who died Thursday after suffering a medical emergency at school.

Pinson Valley High School senior Caleb White, 17, became ill at 1:12 p.m. Thursday at the school. Family said he was working out with his team when he collapsed.

Life-saving procedures were administered until paramedics arrived.

White was taken by ambulance to St. Vincent’s East where he was pronounced dead at 2:23 p.m., said Jefferson County Chief Deputy Coroner Bill Yates.

Principal Michael Turner announced the student’s death in a note sent to parents which was later shared with the media.

Turner said counseling would be available to students and staff in the coming days.

“Caleb was an honor student, very respectful, high intellect, excellent role model, phenomenal basketball player, ranked 25th best point guard in his class in the nation and No. 2 in the state of Alabama,” his grandfather, George Varnadoe Jr., posted on Facebook.

“RIP Caleb,’’ Varnadoe wrote. “I love you man.”

The 5-foot-11 White was one of three finalists for Class 6A player of the year as a junior and was a first-team all-state selection. He averaged 20.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.9 steals for the Indians.

As a sophomore, he averaged 17.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists and also had 71 steals.

“Heartbroken,’’ Pinson Mayor Joe Cochran posted on Facebook. “No words can be gathered to provide comfort to a family and community experience the loss of young life.”

“I was honored to know Caleb personally and loved the spirit he carried,’’ Cochran wrote. “Life is fleeting. Enjoy every day as the treasure it is. I know Caleb did.”

White played in the North-South All-Star basketball game in Montgomery last month.

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to Caleb’s family, his classmates and basketball team and extended school family,” AHSAA executive director Alvin Briggs said in a release. “He was an outstanding student-athlete and role model.”