BREAKING: Memphis guard Sincere Parker was arrested on Saturday, facing serious domestic violence charges linked to an alleged incident that occurred in June. According to the Shelby County jail log, police have charged Parker with simple assault/domestic violence and vandalism/misdemeanor following accusations from a woman he was dating.
The alleged victim reported to law enforcement that a verbal argument escalated, resulting in Parker allegedly pushing, slapping, and strangling her at a luxury apartment complex in Memphis. The woman claimed that Parker “busted her lip, broke several of her acrylic nails on her hands, and broke her iPhone.”
Parker, who shone as a standout at McNeese, averaging 12.2 points per game last season, is scheduled to appear in court on Monday regarding these charges. A spokesperson for the University of Memphis did not respond to requests for comment on the situation as of Saturday.
This incident comes just days after the NCAA placed the Memphis athletic department on probation and fined it $30,000 due to violations involving academic misconduct. The Tigers finished the previous season with an impressive 29-6 record and earned a 5-seed in the NCAA tournament, but faced a setback with the recent transfer of All-American guard P.J. Haggerty to Kansas State after withdrawing from the NBA draft.
These developments raise urgent questions about the future of Parker and the Memphis basketball program as they navigate these serious allegations and the recent NCAA sanctions. The situation is evolving, and all eyes will be on the court appearance and any potential repercussions for Parker and the team.
Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.
