Kentucky Wildcats guard Terrence Clark has died in a car accident in Los Angeles.
Clark, 19, finished his freshman season at the University of Kentucky and was preparing to enter the 2021 NBA Draft.
The Associated Press Friday, April 23, 2021, 08: 33, UK Terrence Clark of the Kentucky Wildcats dribbles the ball away in half court against the Mississippi State Bulldogs of Kentucky Freshman guard Terrence Clark died Thursday in a car accident in Los Angeles.
He was 19 years old.
The university announced Clark’s death in a news release Thursday night but provided no further details.
Terrence Clark, a freshman guard from Kentucky who was heading to the NBA Draft, died in a car accident in the Los Angeles area this afternoon, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN.
His mother was by Clark’s side when he died Thursday.
He was 19 years old.
Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 23, 2021 Wildcats coach John Calipari said he was completely disappointed and felt bad tonight, calling his player a beautiful boy, his personality, and his smile.
and is someone who can fill a room with joy.
“We’re all in shock,” Calipari said.
“I, along with his mother and brother, are heading to Los Angeles to help in any way we can.
“This will be a difficult time for everyone who knew and loved Terrence.
, I would like to ask you to take a moment tonight to say a prayer for Terrence and his family.
” May he rest in peace.(a1E1gysxxi, pic.twitter.com/1unTygk4Tt) John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) On April 23, 2021, Los Angeles Police Department Sergeant John Matassa, who works in the Valley Traffic Division, said Clark He told ESPN: At around 10:44 p.m.
Pacific Daylight Time in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles, the man was alone in a vehicle that ran a red light at high speed.
Mr. Matassa said surveillance footage showed Mr. Clark colliding with another vehicle, making a left turn, hitting a street light pole and then hitting a block wall.
Clark was taken to Northridge Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
According to Matassa, the other driver of the truck was not injured.
Matassa said Clark was driving a 2021 Hyundai Genesis and was not wearing his seat belt properly.
The 6-foot-11 Clark entered the NBA Draft last month after playing in just eight games last season due to a right foot injury.
He averaged 9.
6 points and 2.
6 rebounds.
On Wednesday, Clark and former Kentucky teammate Brandon Boston Jr.
signed with Klutch Sports Group.
Agency CEO Rich Paul announced on Twitter that he was saddened and devastated by Clark’s death, calling him an “incredibly hard-working young man.
” .
pic.twitter.com/5TamXzb7bi — Klutch Sports Group (@KlutchSports) April 23, 2021 Clark started Kentucky’s first six games out of Boston and scored a career-high 22 points.
He became one of the top scorers.
He lost to Georgia Tech on December 6th.
Although he ultimately missed the entire Southeastern Conference regular season due to injury, he had 3 assists and 2 points off the bench in the Wildcats’ loss to Mississippi State in the SEC Tournament, finishing the season with 9 wins and 16 losses.
was recorded.
Despite limited playing time, Clark announced his decision to enter the NBA Draft on March 19, and he lamented in a press release that he did not expect to get injured.
But he understood it was part of the game and especially appreciated Calipari and his teammates.
Celtics coach Brad Stevens heard reports of the accident and Clark’s death shortly after his team defeated the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night.
Clark was familiar.
