Ruby Whitehorn dismissed from Lady Vols basketball team after second arrest as she issues statement
The former Clemson star pleaded guilty to aggravated trespassing and aggravated burglary in August
A COLLEGE basketball star has been released after being arrested for the second time this year.
Tennessee Lady Vols guard Ruby Whitehorn was stopped last Thursday by campus police.
Whitehorn was allegedly found in possession of marijuana.
She has since been charged with misdemeanor simple possession/casual exchange, per ESPN.
Whitehorn, a senior at the school, only recently returned to the team after being arrested in August.
She pleaded guilty on September 5 to two misdemeanors of aggravated trespassing and aggravated burglary.
Following news of her arrest, the Lady Vols announced Sunday they were moving on from the Detroit native.
“In light of recent events, Ruby has been unable to reflect those standards, and I have made the difficult decision to dismiss her from our team,” coach Kim Caldwell said in a statement.
“I love Ruby and will always be rooting for her.
“But my priority is to uphold the respected reputation of the Lady Vols.”
