A former Ohio State University basketball player faces charges after police said he nearly ranover an officer with his car, 10TV News reported on Wednesday.
Matt Sylvester was arrested Friday night after leaving a basketball game at the SchottensteinCenter. According to police, Sylvester, 26, made an illegal u-turn on Woody Hayes Drive and ignoredan officer's order to stop, 10TV News reported.
Police said Sylvester also ran a red light and drove recklessly on a sidewalk beforestopping.
Charges against Sylvester include failure to comply and reckless operation, according to courtrecords.
Sylvester, a Cincinnati native, played for the Buckeyes from 2003-2006.
During the 2005 season, he drained a game-winning three-pointer that gave Ohio State a victoryover No. 1-ranked Illinois.
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