On Thursday, the University of Kansas announced that Arterio Morris has been dismissed from the men’s basketball team following a rape charge. Morris, a freshman guard, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with rape and aggravated burglary.
The University of Kansas released a statement saying that they take the allegations against Morris seriously and that they have zero tolerance for sexual misconduct. The statement also said that they are cooperating with the investigation and that they are committed to providing a safe and secure environment for their students.
Morris was a highly touted recruit for the Jayhawks and was expected to be an important contributor to the team this season. He had already appeared in five games this season, averaging 4.2 points and 1.4 assists per game.
This is not the first time that the University of Kansas has had to deal with allegations of sexual misconduct. Last year, the school suspended two players for violating the school’s code of conduct after they were accused of sexual assault.
It is unclear what will happen to Morris now that he has been dismissed from the team. It is likely that he will face criminal charges and could face jail time if he is convicted.
This is a difficult situation for both Morris and the University of Kansas. It is important that the school takes these allegations seriously and does everything in its power to ensure that its students are safe and protected.