Tulane basketball player, Teshaun Hightower, dismissed following murder arrest

Tulane University basketball’s lead scorer has been dismissed from the team following his arrest for murder  on Saturday in Stockbridge, Ga.

Teshaun Hightower, who spent two seasons at the University of Georgia before joining Tulane, was being held in the Henry County Jail in Georgia without bail on Sunday. He is charged with murder and aggravated assault in the case.

Six suspects, including Hightower and his brother, Jeffery, are accused in an incident where a man was killed April 8 in Stockbridge, just outside of Atlanta. Five of the six suspects are in police custody.

Hightower averaged 15.9 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game for the Green Wave in 2019-20. He declared for the NBA draft earlier this year.

After Hightower’s arrest, the school issued a statement on the incident.

“Upon learning of Teshaun’s arrest this afternoon, he was immediately dismissed from the Tulane basketball program,” said Athletic Director Troy Dannen.

Hightower led Tulane to a 12-18 season this year and was a key player on the team.