Former Fighting Illini forward Darius Paul apologized to the university, his teammates, and his family in a written statement on Tuesday. Paul was dismissed from the basketball program on Friday after being arrested and charged with vandalism, public intoxication, and resisting arrest during the team's exhibition trip in France.
After two years with Illinois, my main goals were to proudly wear the orange and blue jersey, play high level basketball and be a good citizen. But my actions and decisions played out differently. I apologize to my family, coaches, teammates and the entire Illini Nation.