This is just absolute tragic news coming out of the college basketball world.
Darius Lee, a basketball player at HBU, died of a gunshot wound in New York, the school announced. At least nine people were shot after gunfire erupted early Monday morning at a gathering in Harlem.
“We are devastated,” HBU coach Ron Cottrell said. “Darius was a remarkable young man who loved the Lord, his mom, his family, his teammates, his friends and his entire HBU family.
“We are in shock and cannot wrap our heads around this news. My heart breaks for his mom, his sister, and his entire family, and for our basketball team. The only thing we find comfort in right now is knowing where Darius is. He is in the arms of Jesus… we know that as fact. And we will see him again some day.
“As great of a basketball player as he was, he was an even better person. I can’t even think of basketball right now. I can only think of what a light Darius was during his short time on earth. He was a joy to coach and we loved him so much.
“Please keep his mom, sister and family in your prayers, as well as our HBU basketball family, during this very difficult time.”
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The 21-year-old 6-foot-6 guard/forward averaged 18.2 points, 8.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.7 steals per game last season.
