Iowa Hoops Star Tavion Banks
Arrested After Alleged Drunken Bar Combat
Revealed
Faculty basketball star Tavion Banks — who helped lead Drake to the second spherical of the NCAA event final yr — was arrested over the weekend for allegedly being concerned in a drunken bar struggle.
The 6-foot-7 wing, who transferred to the Univ. of Iowa this previous offseason, was taken into custody at round 1:16 AM on Saturday, after he was accused of being concerned in an altercation at ReUnion Brewery, a preferred Iowa Metropolis spot that is a 13-minute stroll from the UI campus.
Particular particulars surrounding the incident are nonetheless not but identified, however court docket paperwork state Banks was charged with public intoxication and disorderly conduct, combating/violent habits.
“The UI Athletics Department and men’s basketball program are aware of Tavion Banks’ citation over the weekend,” the Iowa Athletics Division stated in an announcement Monday.
“He is subject to established university protocol regarding the UI Student-Athlete Code of Conduct, and the rules and regulations set for members of the men’s basketball program.”
Tavion Banks (@tavionbanks2) taking full benefit of his alternative. The Jr. Guard @drakeubball simply dropped 15pts|9reb|3blk|3stl to takedown Mizzou within the first spherical #MarchMadness 👀📈 pic.twitter.com/vrD27DtbN1
— Ballers Bridge (@BallersBridge) March 21, 2025
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Banks broke out final season with Drake, averaging 10.1 factors per recreation and incomes the MVC Sixth Man of the Yr award.
He helped lead the Bulldogs to a 31-4 report and an upset win over No. 6 Missouri within the First Spherical of the NCAA Match, because of his 15 factors and 9 rebounds.
He transferred to UI to comply with his former Drake head coach, Ben McCollum, who took the HC job in Iowa. Banks is without doubt one of the six Drake gamers who transferred to the Hawkeyes.
