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The UCLA, basketball communities mourn the loss of Tyler Honeycutt

By Mike Regalado

TAMPA, FL - MARCH 19: Tyler Honeycutt #23 of the UCLA Bruins reacts against the Florida Gators during the third round of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at St. Pete Times Forum on March 19, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - MARCH 19: Tyler Honeycutt #23 of the UCLA Bruins reacts against the Florida Gators during the third round of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at St. Pete Times Forum on March 19, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /
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After news broke that former UCLA basketball player Tyler Honeycutt had died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, the UCLA and basketball community took to social media to mourn the loss of a former Bruin.

Life is not kind sometimes. There are things that can torment us and for some, it could be a little too much. That seems to be the case with former UCLA basketball player Tyler Honeycutt who apparently took his own life early Saturday morning.

Late Friday night, reports arose that a former UCLA basketball player was acting “erratic” at a Sherman Oaks home, according to his mother who then called the authorities. When the police arrived, the suspect apparently fired at the police, who then returned fire. No one was injured in the initial shooting.

This morning, it was confirmed that the suspect, who had barricaded himself inside the home, was found dead. Just a short time ago, CBS-Los Angeles reported that the suspect, Honeycutt, had died from self-inflicted gunshot wound. The former Bruin had killed himself.

Who knows what drove Honeycutt to take his own life, but his decision has deeply affected both the UCLA and basketball communities. All morning, friends, family and fans took to social media to mourn the former Bruin. Honeycutt was only 27.

Honeycutt had played with UCLA from 2009-11. He was then selected by the Sacramento Kings in the 2011 NBA Draft and only played two seasons in the pros. Since 2011, he played in Israel, Turkey and Russia.

Though his basketball career was not very long, he made a lasting impact with several in the basketball community, especially those from UCLA.

https://twitter.com/SSJreef/status/1015659038585995264

https://twitter.com/Enes_Kanter/status/1015661468031672320

I am no one to give advice on life, but if it helps, or simply reminds someone, anyone, to reach out and ask for help, then please take my advice and speak up. For yourself and your loved ones.

There is also the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255.

Rest in Peace, Tyler. Your Bruin family misses you.