Former Kansas basketball standout Lagerald Vick is now confronting a cascade of legal accusations that could reshape his public legacy. The charges, filed in Memphis, include attempted first‑degree murder and unlawful use of a firearm, stemming from a July shooting that left a partygoer injured in the back.
Background and Career
Vick wore a Kansas jersey from 2015 through 2019, appearing in 94 games and starting 41. He averaged 14.1 points per game during his senior season and was a key contributor off the bench. Off the court, a Title IX investigation during his freshman year found that he likely struck a female student multiple times, a matter that lingered in his academic record.
The Incident
According to police reports, a verbal altercation erupted at a July 4 gathering. The victim later identified Vick as the individual who produced a weapon and fired, striking him in the back. The shooting prompted an immediate investigation that culminated in Vick’s arrest several days later.
Legal Proceedings
Vick was taken into custody at the Shelby County Jail, where a judge set his bond at $1.5 million. He is scheduled to appear in court on Monday for an arraignment and will return on Tuesday for a bail‑review hearing. Prosecutors have indicated that the case will proceed on the basis of the victim’s identification and forensic evidence.
The indictment adds to a pattern of legal trouble that began early in his college career. Prior to the current charges, Vick faced felony accusations of aggravated burglary and theft after allegedly breaking into an ex‑girlfriend’s home and stealing electronics. Those incidents, combined with the Title IX finding, paint a complex picture of a once‑celebrated athlete now entangled in multiple controversies.