InsideVandy · May 29, 2015
Former guard Dai-Jon Parker passes away at age 22
Bosley JarrettFeb 25, 2014: Dai-Jon Parker (24) organizes the offense during the second half of the game against Florida in Memorial Gymnasium. The 'Dores fell to the visiting Gators 57-54 leaving them with a record of 15-12 (7-8 SEC) for the season.
Parker was inner-tubing with friends at the Reservoir when a large wave hit the tube and threw both Parker and his friend into the water. Parker was not wearing a life vest and did not resurface, prompting a call to 911.
Parker played for Vanderbilt for three seasons and started 26 games during the 2013-14 season. He was dismissed from the team during the summer of 2014 and eventually transferred to The University of Indianapolis.