ABC 36 News has learned a former UK basketball player was shot and killed in Columbus, Ohio.  30-year-old Desmond Allison died after he was shot in the chest Monday afternoon.  Allison played UK basketball for 2 seasons from 1998-2000.

Another man was also injured in the shooting outside of an apartment complex on Maryland Avenue in Northeast Columbus.  Both victims were rushed to the hospital where Allison was prounounced dead.  LINK HERE

Police are investigating intial reports that the shooting might have stemmed from an argument between two women.

At Robinson
High School: Led Robinson to the 1998 Class 4A state semifinals, the school’s first state tournament appearance since 1980… Averaged 34.5 ppg, 10.8 rpg and 9.0 apg as a senior, just missing a triple-double… Finished his career with 2,280 points… Was named Hillsborough County High School Male Athlete of the Year by the St. Petersburg Times after earning all-state honors in basketball, football and track… On the gridiron, he averaged 22.9 yards per catch on 38 receptions. He caught 15 TD passes and scored 23 TDs during the season. Helped the Knights to a 4A state quarterfinal berth in the school’s first playoff appearance since 1977… In track, was region champ in the 400 meters and ran the anchor leg on Robinson’s 4 x 400 team, finishing fifth at the state meet… During his senior season, scored six TDs in back-to-back playoff football games and, in between, averaged 30.5 ppg in two hoops contests… He was an all-state selection as a junior after averaging 36.7 ppg, 10.7 rpg and 7.9 apg to lead the Knights to a 27-3 mark and a 4A regional berth… As a sophomore, he averaged a triple-double with 27.8 ppg, 12.8 rpg and 10.2 apg… Team completed 1996 with a 26-4 record and a 4A regional tournament finish… Coached on the hardwood by Scott Wagers. http://www.wildcatworld.com/players/allison_d.htm