Danielle Ballard, a former standout player for LSU women’s basketball, died in a fatal accident when she was struck by a car in Tennessee on Thursday. She died at the age of 29. Ballard played a significant role in leading the Tigers to the Sweet 16 in 2014.
The Memphis Police Department reports that just before 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, they got a report of a pedestrian being struck at the junction of Coleman Road and Raleigh Lagrange Road. Danielle Ballard was rushed to a nearby hospital, but she was already dead when she got there.
Who was Danielle Ballard?
Danielle Ballard was 29 years old. Guard Danielle Ballard, who stands 5 feet 9 inches tall, had a big effect at LSU. She received recognition from the coaches as a First-Team All-SEC pick for the 2014–15 campaign. Ballard averaged 12.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 2.4 steals per game over his three seasons with the Tigers.
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Ballard played a crucial role in guiding LSU to the Sweet 16 of the 2014 NCAA Tournament. She put up a strong effort with 24 points and 17 rebounds in the opening-round matchup with Georgia Tech. Ballard kept up her impressive performance in the subsequent game against No. 7 West Virginia, chipping in 22 points and 10 rebounds to help her team win. She continued to shine despite the fact that Louisville ultimately eliminated LSU in the Sweet 16 while adding 24 points and 10 rebounds to her tournament totals.
Ballard, a native of Memphis, Tennessee, excelled as a high school athlete at Memphis Central High School. Her contributions and accomplishments have had a long-lasting effect on the basketball community, both as a local star and at the collegiate level.
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She died at the age of 29 in a fatal car accident in Tennessee. According to the authorities, the driver of the car that struck Ballard remained at the scene after the accident. The investigation into the incident is still ongoing.
