Indiana's Emmitt Holt dismissed from program

Indiana has dismissed forward Emmitt Holt following a recent citation for alcohol possession, the team announced.

''Sophomore Emmitt Holt has been dismissed from the men's basketball program effective immediately for demonstrating exceptionally poor judgment in the circumstances surrounding his recent citation, particularly coming after his involvement in the Devin Davis accident which should have motivated him to make better decisions,'' the strongly-worded two-sentence statement said.

This wasn't Holt's first off-court incident with the Hoosiers involving alcohol. Holt was drinking back in November when he struck teammate Devin Davis with his car, according to police. He was suspended four games for the incident.

Holt posted 3.6 points per game last season for the Hoosiers.

Thomas Bryant, who was also cited for alcohol possession with Holt, was not released. However, he will receive internal discipline from the team.

Indiana State Excise Police released their report Aug. 24, acknowledging the 19-year-old Holt and 18-year-old Bryant were each found with a bottle of vodka in a parked car outside a local business at about 12:50 a.m. Holt and Bryant, police said, were passengers in the car.

- With files from The Associated Press