LSU today mourns the loss of junior basketball player Wayde Sims. Sims passed away early morning on Friday, September 28, 2018.
“We are all devastated, “said head coach Will Wade. “We need your prayers for Wayde, for his family, for all of us. We are heartbroken.”
LSU officials were notified of Sims’ passing early Friday morning. Counselors and support have been made immediately available to teammates and friends at LSU.
“Wayde Sims’ loss is simply unbelievable to us right now,” said vice chancellor and director of athletics Joe Alleva.