Cause of Death of Former LSU Women’s Basketball Player Danielle Ballard Revealed
The cause of death of former LSU women’s basketball player Danielle Ballard, who passed away on July 13, 2023, has been revealed. According to the Memphis Commercial Appeal, Ballard died from injuries sustained in a pedestrian accident.
The accident occurred on July 12, 2023, in Memphis, Tennessee, where Ballard was struck by a car while walking in a parking lot. She was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she later passed away.
The news of Ballard’s passing sent shockwaves throughout the basketball community, with many former teammates, coaches, and fans expressing their condolences on social media. LSU women’s basketball coach Nikki Fargas released a statement on Twitter, saying, “Our hearts are heavy with the loss of one of our own. Danielle Ballard was a fierce competitor and beloved member of our LSU family. We will miss her dearly.”
Ballard was a standout player during her time at LSU, where she helped lead the team to the Sweet 16 in 2014. She was named to the SEC All-Freshman team in 2012 and earned All-SEC honors in 2014 and 2015. She finished her college career with 1,564 points, 722 rebounds, and 284 steals.
After graduating from LSU, Ballard played professionally overseas in Greece, Israel, and Spain. She also played in the WNBA for the Indiana Fever in 2016 and the New York Liberty in 2017.
The cause of Ballard’s death is a tragic loss for the LSU community and the basketball world as a whole. She will be remembered as a talented player who impacted the sport and those who knew her.
