A documentary about the death of former Maryland basketball player Len Bias is expected to be released sometime this year. Hard to believe but Bias died more than 20 years ago.

The story, especially around here, is quite familiar. One of the greatest college players of his era, Bias was drafted No. 2 overall by the Boston Celtics in the 1986 NBA draft. But upon his return to Maryland after a celebratory appearance in Boston, Bias suffered heart failure after a cocaine overdose.

The death of Bias was emotionally wrenching and had many repercussions. The athletic program at Maryland was scrutinized, cast in an unfavorable light and some, including coach Lefty Driesell, were forced to leave the university. And many believe that the Boston Celtics' long decline would have been averted had Bias gone on to play for them.

Sun colleague Kevin Van Valkenburg pointed out the preview of the documentary. Here's a trailer. Looks like riveting stuff.

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