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Pitino sacks player over check heist rap
[ Originally posted 07.15.03 ]
LOUISVILLE, KY
(AP) � Louisville reserve guard Bryant Northern was dismissed from the
basketball team Monday following his arrest on theft and forgery charges.
The 6-foot,
175-pound senior, admitted to police that he stole two blank checks from a
home he was visiting and tried to cash them for more than $3,000, according
to arrest records.
Northern played
in 31 games last season as a junior, averaging 3.2 points and 1.1 rebounds.
"We wish him the
best of luck in his future endeavors, but he will no longer be a part of
this team," Coach Rick Pitino said in a statement.
Indian Hills
Police Chief Kelly Spratt said Northern was arrested Sunday. He was charged
with forgery, theft by unlawful taking and theft by unlawful taking with
criminal possession of a forged instrument, according to the arrest
citation.
Northern was
released from jail after posting bond.
A woman who
answered the telephone Monday at his home said there would be no comment.
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The Associated Press. All rights
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