Bassett played for IU 2006 to 2008. His freshman year he averaged 9.5 points in 24 starts. After IU Coach Kelvin Sampson resigned amid allegations surrounding the program halfway in 2008, Bassett was dismissed from the team by the interim coach, Dan Dakich.
He averaged 11.4 points that season and was named third team All-Big Ten. After current IU Coach Tom Crean met with Bassett that offseason, he decided to uphold Dakich’s decision and dismiss Bassett from the team.
The Terre Haute native transferred to Ohio University, where he played one season leading the Bobcats to the NCAA tournament in 2010. That offseason, he was arrested for assaulting a doorman outside a pizza restaurant in Athens, Ohio.
He will appear in court for the current charges against him Jan. 12 and his bail is set at $15,000.
Michael Hughes
