Former LSU basketball star Danielle Ballard, 29, is killed after being hit by a car in Tennessee
- Former LSU basketball player Danielle Ballard has passed away at the age of 29
- Police officers responded to a pedestrian who was hit in Memphis, Tennessee
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Former LSU basketball player Danielle Ballard has died aged 29 after being hit by a car.
The incident happened around 1:30 a.m. Thursday, Memphis police said.
Officials responding to a pedestrian who was hit on Coleman Road and Raleigh-Lagrange Road reported the ex-player was taken to hospital.
According to WREG-TV, Ballard was taken to Regional One Health but was later pronounced dead.
A police statement said: “The driver remained at the scene of the crime… The investigation is ongoing.”
Former LSU basketball player Danielle Ballard has died aged 29 after being hit by a car
The incident happened around 1:30 a.m. Thursday, Memphis police said
Ballard, 5’7, started for LSU for three years after arriving as a four-star recruit from Central High School in Memphis.
During the 2014–15 season, she earned two SEC All Defensive Team honors as well as one All SEC First Team honor.
With the Tigers, Ballard averaged 12.1 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists over three seasons from 2012-15.
The guard played a key role in getting LSU into the Sweet 16 of the 2014 NCAA tournament.
Following her tragic death, tributes have been paid to the former basketball player on social media
Ballard was a three-year starter for LSU, having been a four-star recruit from Central High School
Tributes have been paid on social media following her tragic death.
One post said, “Sad to hear of the death of Danielle Ballard.” What a dynamic Guardian she was. Played a big role in Central winning the 2011 state championship, scoring 21 points and securing 10 boards in the finals against Riverdale. Then had a good career at LSU. Only 29. Prayers to her family.’
Another read, “I’ll miss you Hollywood.” I really can’t put into words how that feels. They will never mention Memphis girls/women’s basketball or YOU. You’ll forever be known as that Hollywood star [thumbs up emoji] Memphis, that shone.’
While an assistant basketball coach added on Twitter, “Danielle Ballard knocked one of my teammates out so badly when we played LSU.”
“She was an absolute problem between those lines.” May she be RIP. I pray for the LSU family.’