Kennard Davis Jr., a prominent starter for the BYU men’s basketball team, was arrested on Thursday for driving under the influence (DUI). The incident occurred around 11:50 a.m. at the intersection of 900 West and Center Street in Provo. This arrest followed a car crash that prompted a police investigation.
Details of the Arrest
According to the Provo Police Department, officers had sufficient grounds to arrest Davis for suspected DUI. He was taken to the Provo police station, where he was cited for DUI. Following this, Davis was released for medical treatment due to minor injuries sustained during the crash.
Impact on BYU Basketball
Davis is a key player for the BYU Cougars. He started the first two games of the season, contributing significantly with 12 points and two assists in a recent game against Holy Cross. This game ended with a decisive score of 98-53 in favor of BYU.
Previous Game Performance
- Opponent: Holy Cross
- Score: 98-53
- Davis’s Statistics: 12 points and 2 assists in 19 minutes
However, he missed the following game against Delaware due to Achilles soreness, as noted by head coach Kevin Young. Davis is anticipated to return for BYU’s upcoming matchup against No. 3 UConn, scheduled for Saturday at 5 p.m. MT, broadcasted on FOX.
Previous Career Highlights
Before joining BYU, Davis played for Southern Illinois, where he had a successful tenure. Over two seasons, he made 41 starts in 64 games. Last year, he averaged 16.3 points and 4.9 rebounds while starting 31 of 32 games.
As of now, BYU has already left for their trip across two time zones to TD Garden. Officials from the program were not available for further comments regarding Davis’s situation.
