Indiana point guard Xavier Johnson was arrested early Sunday morning on charges of resisting law enforcement and reckless driving, according to Monroe County Correctional Center records. He was released from the Monroe County Jail at 10:32 a.m., on Sunday on $2,000 surety, $500 cash bond.
The men’s basketball program released a statement on Johnson’s arrest on Sunday morning.
“Indiana University Athletics and the men’s basketball program are aware of the charges involving Xavier Johnson,” the statement said. “IU Athletics will continue to gather facts, cooperate with and monitor the legal process, and take further action as the evolving situation warrants.”
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Johnson transferred to Indiana from Pittsburgh before last spring, not long after coach Mike Woodson was hired. He finished second on the team in scoring with 12.1 points per game and led the Hoosiers with 5.1 assists. He still has one year of eligibility remaining.
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