Former Iowa State basketball player Bryce Dejean-Jones dead at 23

Former Iowa State men's basketball player Bryce Dejean-Jones, 23, was shot and killed in Dallas early Saturday morning, according to Dallas police.

The Ames Tribune first reported his death.

Dallas police said officers responded to a 3:20 a.m. call at an apartment, where the resident told them that an intruder kicked open his front door while he was asleep in his bedroom and failed to respond when the resident called out. 

The man then grabbed a handgun and opened fire when the intruder kicked his bedroom door, the police statement said.

The intruder left the apartment and collapsed in the breezeway, later dying at a hospital. The police statement identified the dead man as Dejean-Jones.

An NBA report obtained by ESPN indicates Dejean-Jones was attempting to enter his girlfriend's apartment, but went to the wrong unit.

Here's from NBA's official report on Dejean-Jones, obtained by ESPN. Yelled for his girlfriend, shot through door. May 29, 2016

Here's from NBA's official report on Dejean-Jones, obtained by ESPN. Yelled for his girlfriend, shot through door. pic.twitter.com/qEOsJFyZ91

— Justin Verrier (@JustinVerrier)

Dejean-Jones played one season at Iowa State (2014-15) after previous stops at USC (2010-11) and UNLV (2012-14). He averaged 10.5 points and 4.7 rebounds as the Cyclones went 25-9.

He had just completed his rookie NBA season with the New Orleans Pelicans, appearing in 14 games.

'We are deeply saddened to learn the tragic news about Bryce,' former ISU head coach Fred Hoiberg said in a statement. 'I'm grateful that our paths crossed in this life. Bryce was a passionate and talented player that lived out his dream of playing in the NBA through hard work and perseverance. It's an incredibly sad day for me and all of Iowa State University. Our thoughts and prayers are with Bryce's family.'

Some former ISU teammates of Dejean-Jones tweeted their thoughts Saturday.

Man life is so crazy rest in peace BDJ! Gone way too soon! My thoughts and prayers are with your family!May 28, 2016

Man life is so crazy rest in peace BDJ! Gone way too soon! My thoughts and prayers are with your family!

— Georges Niang (@GeorgesNiang20)

My brother my teammate my friend I'll love you forever bro RIP BNYCEMay 28, 2016

My brother my teammate my friend I'll love you forever bro RIP BNYCE

— ShowTime (@ShowTime_McKay)

God called for a special person today a guy I met an instantly grew a bond that would never be broke I'm goin miss u May 28, 2016

God called for a special person today a guy I met an instantly grew a bond that would never be broke I'm goin miss u #RIPBDJ

— Deandre kane (@King_Kane50)

Never forget! May 28, 2016

Never forget! #RIP. Love pic.twitter.com/koxCvlpJAU

— BigGame (@MonteMorris11)

NBA commissioner Adam Silver released a statement Saturday afternoon.

"The NBA family mourns the tragic loss of New Orleans Pelicans guard Bryce Dejean-Jones," Silver said. "Bryce inspired countless people with his hard work and perseverance on his journey to the NBA, and he had a bright future in our league. Our thoughts and sympathies are with Bryce's family and the entire Pelicans organization during this difficult time."