UA basketball player Kevin Parrom's mother dies
Web Producer: Martha Serda
TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - UA Head Basketball Coach Sean Miller has confirmed that UA Basketball player Kevin Parrom's mother has died. Lisa Williams passed away after a two year struggle with cancer.
Parrom made headlines late last month when he was shot in the leg following a confrontation over a woman. It happened during his visit home to see his mother in the Bronx. Parrom survived and someone has been arrested.
A statement from University of Arizona head men's basketball coach Sean Miller on the passing of Kevin Parrom's mother, Lisa Williams.
"Today, Lisa Williams, Kevin Parrom's mom, passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with Kevin and his family at this most difficult time. I have never been around a young person who has dealt with more hardship in such a short period of time than Kevin."
"I ask all Arizona Wildcat fans to join us on Saturday, Oct. 22, at 2 p.m. at our annual Red-Blue Game to be there when we introduce Kevin Parrom as a part of our 2011-12 team. He will rely on all of us here in Tucson for support in moving forward."
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