🔥 Trending Lagerald Vick: Former Kansas Basketball Player Charged with Attempted Murder

Lagerald Vick is an American professional basketball player known for his college career with the Kansas Jayhawks and his recent professional play in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) ¹⁶⁷. He has recently been in the news due to his arrest and charges related to an alleged shooting incident in Memphis, Tennessee ²³⁴⁵.

Early Life and College Career

Born on January 12, 1997, Lagerald Vick primarily plays as a shooting guard ¹⁶⁷. He stands at 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 m) tall ⁶⁷. Vick gained prominence during his time at the University of Kansas, where he played for the Kansas Jayhawks from 2015 to 2019 ⁶. During his college career, he appeared in 117 games, starting 61 of them, and averaged 9 points per game ⁶.

Professional Career

After his collegiate career, Vick continued to play professional basketball. Most recently, he played for the Southland Sharks in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) ¹⁷.

Recent Legal Troubles

Lagerald Vick has recently faced serious legal charges. On July 8, 2026, he was charged with attempted first-degree murder in Memphis, Tennessee ⁵. These charges stem from an incident on July 4, 2026, where he allegedly shot someone in the back at a party ²³⁵. Memphis police reported that Vick shot a man during an argument ³. In addition to attempted first-degree murder, he also faces charges related to the use of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony ³⁴⁸. Vick was arrested on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in connection with the July 4 incident ².