Former UCLA basketball player Billy Knight found dead
Former UCLA basketball standout Billy Knight was found dead early Sunday morning in Phoenix.
Phoenix Police Sgt. Vince Lewis says Knight's body was found along a road near a construction site.
No evidence of foul play was found.
Knight, 39, played at UCLA from 1998-2002, averaging 14.1 points and 3.5 rebounds per game as a senior. The Bruins went to the NCAA tournament all four of Knight's seasons under coach Steve Lavin, reaching the regional semifinals in each of his last three years
Our hearts are heavy after learning Billy Knight has passed away. We ask that the Bruin family keep Billy’s loved ones in their thoughts during this difficult time.