Former Kansas basketball player Lagerald Vick charged with attempted murder

Former Kansas basketball player Lagerald Vick has been arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder, according to court documents obtained by The Athletic on Sunday.

The Memphis Police Department alleges that Vick, 29, shot a man attending a July 4 party in the 3100 block of Madewell Drive in Memphis, Tenn., according to an affidavit. The victim claimed that he was approached by a man with a “handgun tucked under his armpit” who began a verbal confrontation, court records show.

The victim told police he was shot in the lower back when he turned away from the man. Police say the victim later identified Vick as the shooter from a six-person photo lineup. Vick was arrested, and his bond was set at $1.5 million.

Vick was already facing burglary charges for allegedly breaking into an ex-girlfriend’s house and stealing a TV along with other items in April, according to court records. His next court appearance for those charges is July 30.

Vick played four seasons at Kansas, helping it reach the Final Four in 2018. As a senior the following season, he averaged 14.1 points per game and led the Jayhawks in 3-point shooting (45.5 percent). Vick went undrafted in the 2019 NBA Draft.