Jalen Hill, Former UCLA Basketball Player, Tragically Dies At 22
Former UCLA basketball player Jalen Hill tragically died at the age of 22.
His family confirmed the news of his passing with a message shared on Instagram on Tuesday (September 20), according to E! News.
“We know Jalen has played a part in the lives of so many people,” they wrote. “We also acknowledge the role that so many of you have played in his. As we try to navigate this devastating time in our lives, we ask that you please give us time to grieve. Keep us in your thoughts and prayers.”
According to the Los Angeles Times, Jalen‘s death comes after he went missing in Costa Rica.
Jalen was a member of the UCLA Bruins from 2017 through 2021.
The athlete was remembered fondly by the UCLA basketball department.
“The news of Jalen Hill’s passing is heartbreaking. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time. Jalen was a warm-hearted young man with a great smile who has left us far too soon,” UCLA coach Mick Cronin told the LA Times.
“He was a great basketball player, but I just loved him as a person,” his high school coach Josh Giles added.
Our thoughts are with Jalen‘s family, friends and teammates during this difficult time.
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