American college basketball tragedy. Jalen Hill, a 22-year-old player, has passed away. He was confirmed by his father through social networks, after denouncing days ago the disappearance of his son in Costa Rica.
“Our hearts are shattered and completely broken to inform family and friends that our beloved son, Jalen, has passed away,” she wrote. George Hill in Instagram. “Jalen disappeared while in Costa Rica and we recently learned of his death. We know that many will have questions, but we cannot share any details at this time,” he explained without revealing the causes of death.
“We know Jalen has played a role in so many people’s lives… We also recognize the role so many of you have played in yours. As we try to navigate this devastating time in our lives, we ask that you give us time to grieve.” “, ended the message from the basketball player’s father.
Our program is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former student-athlete Jalen Hill. We offer our most sincere condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/JOUrHjh9NU
— UCLA Men’s Basketball (@UCLAMBB) September 21, 2022
Jalen Hill was known for being a player on the UCLAlos Bruins, from the 2017/2018 season and until 2021. The center, 2.07 meters tall, made a total of 77 appearances in his career with an average of 6.5 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. His last game was played on January 30, 2021.
Incident in China
But his career was tainted almost from the start by an incident he starred in China. In November 2017, he was arrested along with his companions Cody Riley y LiAngelo Ball -brother of Lonzo y LaMelo– for shoplifting. All three were suspended by the Bruins, with Hill and Riley returning a year later. Ball left the show.
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Hill had been battling anxiety and depression for some time, especially after the incident in China during her first season on the show. NCAA. In social networks he showed his battle: “Focus on the good things, because when you find yourself in a situation where you are anxious or you are going through mental health problems, you tend to focus only on that and that is practically the only thing you are going to achieve because that’s the only thing your mind is focused on,” he once wrote.
