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Kennard Davis Jr., a starter for BYU’s seventh men’s basketball team, was arrested Thursday in Provo, Utah, on suspicion of driving under the influence after crashing his vehicle.
ESPN reported that Davis was treated for minor injuries after the crash and transported to the police station, where he was charged. The victim did not go to the hospital.
BYU students must refrain from alcohol, tobacco, coffee, tea, vaping and substance abuse, according to the university’s honor code; Failure to do so could include expulsion.
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Kennard Davis Jr. of the Brigham Young Cougars celebrates scoring a three-point basket against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the second half of their exhibition game at the Delta Center on October 24, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Chris Gardner/Getty Images)
“We are aware of the allegations and are investigating the situation,” BYU said in a statement to ESPN.
Davis transferred to the school from southern Illinois. He is currently their best three-point shooter, knocking them down at a 50% rate.
Kennard Davis Jr. of the BYU Cougars watches during the first half of a Hall of Fame Series game against the Villanova Wildcats at T-Mobile Arena on November 3, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Cougars defeated the Wildcats 71-66. (David Becker/Getty Images)
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In his two games played this season, Davis has scored 12 and six points. He did not play Tuesday against Delaware due to a leg injury.
With Southern Illinois last season, Davis averaged 16.3 points per game on 37.6% from three-point range. He played 34.1 minutes per game, but that number dropped to 27.0 at the start of this season.
Kennard Davis Jr. of the BYU Cougars watches during the first half of a Hall of Fame Series game against the Villanova Wildcats at T-Mobile Arena on November 3, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (David Becker/Getty Images)
The Cougars will face No. 3 UConn in Boston, the hometown of potential No. 1 pick and BYU star AJ Dybantsa, on Saturday.
