Terps forward arrested on assault charge

Published September 29, 2009 4:00am ET



Maryland freshman forward Jordan Williams was charged with assault in his hometown of Torrington, Conn.

Williams, 18, is one of five teenagers arrested for an alleged assault on Aug. 8. The 6-foot-10 freshman turned himself in to police Saturday. He was charged with misdemeanor assault and breach of peace. He faces up to 18 months in jail.

Jordan Williams averaged 35.7 points last season as a senior at Torrington High School. Rivals.com ranked him the No. 85 basketball recruit in the nation.

“We are aware of the situation and are monitoring any changes,” Terps coach Gary Williams said in a statement. “We will let the judicial system run its course before making any decisions. Any discipline coming from the campus will be in accordance with our Student-Athlete Code of Conduct.”

— Scott McCabe