BYU junior forward Kennard Davis Jr. was arrested on suspicion of DUI after a crash in Provo, Utah, according to a release from local police, KSL 5 TV reported Thursday evening. After being taken to the station, Davis was charged with driving under the influence. He was treated for minor injuries, and his car was impounded.
BYU released a brief statement saying, We are aware of the allegations and looking into the situation.
BYU, the flagship school for the Church of Latter-day Saints, has a strict drug-free school policy. Students have to agree to a school code that is a personal commitment to abstain both on and off campus from alcoholic beverages, tobacco, tea, coffee, vaping and substance abuse. Any student who violates those rules can face penalties up to and including dismissal from the university or termination of employment according to the schools honor code. This puts Davis future at the university in jeopardy.
Davis is starting at BYU in his first year with the team. The transfer from Southern Illinois averages 9.0 points, 1.5 assists and one rebound per game. Davis missed BYUs last game against Delaware with a leg injury, but head coach Kevin Young said he was fine when asked about his injury status.
BYU has started the year 3-0 and is ranked seventh in the AP poll. His potential loss could not have come at a worse time. On Saturday, they take on the No. 3 UConn Huskies for the second time in program history in the Hall of Fame Series Boston event.
BYU also has a lot of eyes on the program in Youngs second season leading the team. Freshman AJ Dybansta is the projected number one pick in next years NBA draft and the highest-ranked freshman in program history. Dybansta has averaged 18.7 points, seven rebounds and 2.7 assists for the team.
Senior Richie Saunders leads the team in points and rebounds with 20.3 points and seven rebounds per game. Baylor transfer sophomore guard Robert Wright III adds 18.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists.