(AUDIO Tribute/J&J Show): Former Central/LSU Hoops Star Danielle Ballard killed in car crash

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Mar 25, 2014; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers guard Danielle Ballard (32) motions to her teammates as she drives the ball down court against the West Virginia Mountaineers in the second half of a women's college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. LSU defeated West Virginia 76-67. Photo credit Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports

Danielle Ballard, a former Central High School and LSU basketball standout, passed away Thursday morning (7/13/23). According to Memphis Police Department (MPD) reports the former Central standout died after being struck by a car in Raleigh.

92.9 FM ESPN's Jason and John discussed Ballard and the recent string of tragedies in the Memphis community to start their show on Thursday:

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