URGENT UPDATE: Memphis guard Sincere Parker has been arrested on a domestic violence charge following an alleged incident in June 2023. The arrest took place on Saturday, according to the Shelby County jail log, and has raised significant concerns about the university’s basketball program.
Details emerging from the police report indicate that Parker, a former standout at McNeese who averaged 12.2 points per game last season, faces charges of simple assault/domestic violence and vandalism/misdemeanor. The allegations stem from an incident at a luxury apartment complex in Memphis, where a woman accused Parker of physically assaulting her during a verbal dispute.
The woman reported to police that the situation escalated when Parker allegedly pushed, slapped, and strangled her, resulting in injuries that included a busted lip and broken nails. She also claimed that Parker damaged her iPhone during the altercation. This incident occurred while the couple was reportedly dating and had recently moved in together.
Parker is scheduled for his first court appearance on Monday, which could have serious implications for his future as a player for the Memphis Tigers. The basketball program is already under scrutiny after the NCAA placed it on probation and fined it $30,000 just three days prior due to violations involving academic misconduct.
Memphis finished the previous season with a strong record of 29-6 and secured a 5-seed in the NCAA tournament but faced a first-round exit. The program recently lost All-American guard P.J. Haggerty to a transfer to Kansas State after he withdrew from the NBA draft.
The timing of Parker’s arrest raises questions about the stability of the Memphis basketball program and its future prospects. As developments unfold, more information will be crucial for fans and stakeholders alike.
Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.
