Kentucky sophomore wide receiver Zy’Aire Hughes was arrested early Sunday morning.
His exact charge was assault fourth-degree, according to the Fayette County Detention Center jail’s website.
There has been no one from any of UK’s coaches on the situation but, Susan Lax, UK’s Director of Athletics Communications and Public Relations, said: “We are aware of the situation, and we are still gathering information.”
Head coach Mark Stoops has also issued a statement:
“We’re aware of the situation. We’re in the process of gathering information. Proper behavior is an expectation of our program and we will address this as the facts are determined.