Kansas has suspended freshman star Josh Jackson from its Big 12 tournament opener on Thursday for his part in a “traffic incident,” the program has announced.
Josh Jackson suspended for Kansas’ Big 12 tournament opener
The Jayhawks star has been suspended for one game.
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Jackson was charged with one count of criminal property damage last month after allegedly damaging a women’s car during a night out in December. Jackson allegedly kicked in a door and a rear taillight. The crime was classified as a misdemeanor because Jackson was found liable for less than $1,000 worth of damage.
Jackson has also been named a witness, not a suspect, to a rape investigation at the Jayhawks’ basketball dorm in December.
Jackson is projected as a top-five pick in June’s NBA draft. He’s been a key starter for a Jayhawks team that is likely to enter the NCAA tournament as the No. 1 overall seed. On the season, Jackson is averaging 16.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game.
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