The sports community is in mourning as Blake Bozeman, a former Morgan State University basketball player and the son of esteemed collegiate basketball coach Todd Bozeman, has tragically lost his life. Reports have emerged that Blake Bozeman was the victim of a senseless act of gun violence, and he was just 31 years old at the time of his passing.
The heartbreaking incident unfolded at approximately 11:54 p.m. in a nightclub situated in the 1300 block of H Street, NE, according to multiple social media posts. Blake Bozeman’s untimely death has left his family, friends, and the sports world in disbelief and mourning.
Blake Bozeman’s connection to the world of basketball ran deep, as he was not only a former player but also the son of Morgan State University football coach Todd Bozeman. He made his mark on the court, appearing in 123 games for his father’s team between 2011 and 2015, where he averaged 7.4 points and 2.0 assists per game. His senior season in 2014-2015 was particularly noteworthy, as he achieved a career-high by averaging 12.4 points per game, with a standout performance that included a season-high 25 points.
Lisa Lattimore shared her sorrow on the death of Blake Bozeman. She stated that:
“Please pray for my son, Jeremy and the family of Blake Bozeman, one of his close friends and teammates. He was an amazing young man and athlete.. I’m so sick of this senseless killing. My heart is aching 😢😢💔💔, I can’t take anymore… he too was a son to me❤️❤️❤️ Jeremy Underwood Sr.”
The news of Blake Bozeman’s tragic passing has resonated deeply in the world of college basketball, with Robert Jones, the men’s basketball coach at Norfolk State University, expressing condolences and stating, “We are thinking and praying for the Bozeman family.”
Details regarding Blake Bozeman’s obituary and funeral arrangements will be shared by his grieving family, allowing those who knew him and those touched by his story to pay their respects and bid farewell to a young man whose potential was cut short by an act of violence.
