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Jalen Hill, former UCLA hoops star, has passed away after going missing in Costa Rica
By Paul Harvey
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Jalen Hill, a former basketball player for the UCLA program, has passed away after going missing in Costa Rica. UCLA basketball confirmed Hill’s passing late Tuesday evening in a post on social media.
Head coach Mick Cronin also addressed the news and called Hill’s passing “heartbreaking.” Cronin described Hill as a “warm-hearted young man with a great smile” who is gone far too soon.
Our program is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former student-athlete Jalen Hill. We offer our most sincere condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/JOUrHjh9NU
— UCLA Men’s Basketball (@UCLAMBB) September 21, 2022
The news of Jalen Hill’s passing is heartbreaking. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time. Jalen was a warm-hearted young man with a great smile who has left us far too soon. pic.twitter.com/YK69T7r91B
— Mick Cronin (@CoachMickCronin) September 21, 2022
According to Ben Bolch with the LA Times, Hill was in Costa Rica before going missing per Hill’s family.
“We know Jalen has played a part in the lives of so many people,” the family wrote. “We also acknowledge the role that so many of you have played in his. As we try to navigate this devastating time in our lives, we ask that you please give us time to grieve. Keep us in your thoughts and prayers.”
Hill played for the Bruins from 2018-21 and appeared in 77 games for the program. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Hill family.
Paul is a lifelong fan and student of all things college football. He has been covering college football since 2017 and the B1G since 2018.