Kansas recommended probation for LaGerald Vick after domestic violence investigation last year

Kansas men’s basketball is up to No. 2 in the polls and coming off a statement win against Kentucky at Rupp Arena on Saturday, but the program continues to be at the center of disturbing allegations off the court. The latest incident involves sophomore wing LaGerald Vick.

Vick was the subject of a university investigation last year for allegedly striking a female student, according to the Kansas City Star. Vick allegedly punched the woman in the arm “more than once” and also kicked her in the face. Vick was never changed with a crime, but the university found Vick likely committed domestic violence.

It was recommended that Vick be placed on school probation for two years. As the Star notes, it remains unclear if head coach Bill Self followed through with the punishment.

Vick was used sparingly as a freshman but has become a key part of Self’s small ball looks this season. He’s appeared in every game and is averaging 7.5 points with 40 percent shooting from three-point range.

This is the latest troubling incident involving Kansas men’s basketball to surface over the last week.

A 16-year-old girl was allegedly raped at McCarthy Hall in December. The dorm is a $12 million facility that opened in 2015 with the intention of housing Kansas basketball players. In total, there are around 40 students that live in the dorm.

Josh Jackson, Frank Mason III, Mitch Lightfoot, Tucker Vang, and Vick were listed as witnesses -- but not suspects -- to the crime in the police report.

No arrests have been made and the case continues to remain open.

As police were investigating the rape, they seized two glass smoking apparatuses that belonged to Bragg.

Bragg has been suspended indefinitely by the program and missed the Jayhawks’ win at Rupp Arena on Saturday.

The Jayhawks are 19-2 on the season and face No. 3 Baylor on Wednesday.