Why was Tavion Banks arrested? University of Iowa basketball star’s legal trouble dents his rising career
University of Iowa basketball player Tavion Banks was arrested early Saturday morning on charges of public intoxication and disorderly conduct following an altercation at a local bar. The 22-year-old guard, a key transfer for the Hawkeyes, reportedly smelled of alcohol and refused a breathalyzer test. This incident casts a shadow over his promising season and the team’s upcoming opener.