Alex Reese Arrested for Public Intoxication

The junior forward was released on $300 bond early Friday morning

Alabama Athletics

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama basketball junior forward Alex Reese was arrested on a charge of public intoxication early Friday morning.

According to the Tuscaloosa Police Department, officers found Reese walking along Lurleen Wallace Blvd. and Stillman Blvd. at approximately 3:30 a.m. The officers determined that Reese was under the influence of alcohol and was a danger to himself. The officers proceeded to arrest him with the charge of public intoxication.

Reese was released after his $300 bond was posted, per the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.

Cecil Hurt of Tuscaloosa News was the first to break the story.

The news comes after the Crimson Tide’s season came to a sudden end on Thursday following the cancellation of the SEC men’s basketball tournament.

Reese was a consistent starter for the team, averaging 8.8 points and 4.8 rebounds per game.

UPDATE: On Friday evening, Reese posted an apology on social media:

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— Alex Reese (@alexxreese18) March 14, 2020

"As you all know, early this morning I was arrested," Reese wrote in a post on Twitter. "I sincerely apologize to my family, my teammates and coaches, and to the University of Alabama for misrepresenting what this school and athletic program stand for. What happened is not indicative of how my parents raised me. Moving forward, I will be using this poor decision of mine as one to learn and grow from. I also want to thank all of the people who have reached out to me and checked on me, it means more than a lot of you know. I hope this finds whoever is reading in good health and remember to spread love and positivity. Roll Tide always!"