Iowa basketball player Tavion Banks was arrested over the weekend after he allegedly got into a fight at a bar.
According to a criminal complaint that was obtained by KCRG, Banks got into an altercation with staff at a bar called ReUnion Brewery near the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City. Police were called to the scene at around 1:15 a.m. Sunday morning, and Banks was arrested.
Banks was charged with disorderly conduct and public intoxication. Police say he refused to submit to a breathalyzer test.
The Iowa Athletic Department issued a statement on Monday addressing Banks’ arrest.
“The UI Athletics Department and men’s basketball program are aware of Tavion Banks’ citation over the weekend. 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,” the statement read.
Banks transferred to Iowa this year following a productive season at Drake. The 22-year-old averaged 10.1 points and 5.0 rebounds while playing just 20.1 minutes per game. Banks helped lead Drake to a 31-4 record and an appearance in the NCAA Tournament, where they beat 6-seed Missouri in the first round.
Banks, who won the MVC Sixth Man of the Year award last season, transferred to Iowa after former Drake coach Ben McCollum was hired as the new coach of the Hawkeyes. A total of six players followed McCollum from Drake to Iowa.
