LSU forward Wayde Sims was shot and killed early Friday morning in Baton Rouge.
The shooting reportedly took place just after midnight at a Subway restaurant near the Southern University campus.
Sims, a Baton Rouge native who attended University High, was just 20 years old.
BREAKING: LSU men's basketball player Wayde Sims was killed in a shooting early Friday morning near the Southern University campus, according to Baton Rouge police. https://t.co/DyalDyRhdf
— The Advocate (@theadvocatebr) September 28, 2018
LSU head coach Will Wade released the following statement:
“We are all devastated. We need your prayers for Wayde, for his family, for all of us. We are heartbroken.”
The school will hold a press conference at 10 a.m. CST to address the junior’s passing.
Sims played in 32 of the team’s 33 games during the 2017-18 season and averaged 5.6 points and 2.9 rebounds per game.
LSU Mourns The Loss of Wayde Simshttps://t.co/2aRmPgEiK9 pic.twitter.com/Jc0rmxOjU7
— LSU Basketball (@LSUBasketball) September 28, 2018
Lil bro was such a caring individual man I’m hurt. RIP Wayde #Forever44 pic.twitter.com/bENVqdnhYq
— Aaron Epps (@AaronEpps21) September 28, 2018
We love you Wayde pic.twitter.com/BVW7Omd2BK
— Joe Spencer (@CoachJoeSpencer) September 28, 2018
This is Heartbreaking news! Devastating for his family, friends, team and community. #RIP Wayde ?? https://t.co/S7xean77ya
— Avery Johnson (@CoachAvery6) September 28, 2018
All leaders and families go through tough things but I can’t imagine what the Sims family, Will Wade and the @LSUBasketball program is going through right now. We are all saddened by Wayde’s loss. I pray that God gives them the strength and courage to deal with this grief.
— Tom Crean (@TomCrean) September 28, 2018
@LSUBasketball my prayers go out to the Sims family and the LSU community. What a terrible tragedy.
— Billy Kennedy (@Coach_Kennedy) September 28, 2018
https://twitter.com/OleMissMBB/status/1045666956513357824
Saying a prayer this morning for Wayde and the @LSUBasketball family. Very tough news to hear we've lost a young man just getting started. My condolences to his family, friends and teammates. https://t.co/K2yvrqfpbB
— John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) September 28, 2018
Devasted to hear of the passing of Wayde Sims. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and the entire LSU community during this difficult time. Father God please take care of him!
— Bruce Pearl (@coachbrucepearl) September 28, 2018
On behalf of our team and staff, our deepest sympathies go out to Wayde Sims, his family and everyone in the @LSUBasketball family. May you find comfort and peace. Everyone in the basketball community stands with you today.
— Mississippi State MBK (@HailStateMBK) September 28, 2018
Sending our thoughts and prayers to our brothers in Baton Rouge, thinking of the entire @LSUBasketball family https://t.co/oQJ2HfypFT
— Gamecock MBB (@GamecockMBB) September 28, 2018
All of Commodore Nation is with you, @LSUBasketball. Our deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends of Wayde. #SECFamily https://t.co/4xIlOPve98
— Vanderbilt Men's Basketball (@VandyMBB) September 28, 2018
I can’t imagine what the Sims family is going through this morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and the entire LSU basketball family. https://t.co/KuzYmFZQMn
— Michael White (@MikeWhiteUF) September 28, 2018
https://twitter.com/MikeAndersonUA/status/1045688902042955776
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Sims family and everyone in the @LSUBasketball family. https://t.co/SXFLTd3MAT
— Auburn Basketball (@AuburnMBB) September 28, 2018
We are heartbroken to learn of @LSUBasketball student-athlete Wayde Sims’ death. The loss of a student-athlete anywhere is a loss for everyone associated with intercollegiate athletics. The entire @SEC is praying for the Sims family, @LSU & the Baton Rouge community.
— Greg Sankey (@GregSankey) September 28, 2018
Sending our thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences to the @LSUBasketball family. https://t.co/ByLLtL50v1
— Tennessee Basketball (@Vol_Hoops) September 28, 2018
So sad. I’ve been at a loss of words all day. Gamecocks stand with LSU and the Sims family and we will pray together. Our condolences https://t.co/5XHqxOiuxd
— Frank Martin (@FrankMartin_SC) September 28, 2018
Saddened and heartbroken to hear of the loss of Wayde Sims. Praying for his loved ones and the entire @LSUBasketball family.
— Cuonzo Martin (@CuonzoMartin) September 28, 2018
Fantastic LSU family!! Our prayers are with the Sims family and @LSU baskettball https://t.co/OUgmnvUQn4
— Kermit Davis (@RebelCoachDavis) September 28, 2018
Devastated, shocked and saddened by the news this morning of my family member and fomer player Wayde Sims.
Please keep his wonderful and loving parents Wayne and Fay in your thoughts and prayers through these difficult times.— Johnny Jones (@CoachJohnnyJ12) September 28, 2018