Oklahoma State suspended starting forward Darrell Williams on Monday after he was charged with four felony counts alleging he inappropriately touched two women without their consent.
Williams, a 21-year-old junior forward, made a brief court appearance after he was charged with one count of sexual battery and three counts of rape by instrumentation.
“It goes without saying that we take the charges very seriously,” coach Travis Ford said in a statement. “Darrell will not travel or play while the legal issues are addressed.”
Williams was not required to enter a plea and his initial court appearance was continued until March 7. He was freed on $5,000 bond.
Williams was averaging 7.1 points and 7.3 rebounds in his first season at Oklahoma State after transferring from Midland College in Texas. He was honored as the Big 12’s rookie of the week Monday.
(The AP contributed)
