Alex Abreu, a University of Akron basketball player pleaded guilty to trafficking in marijuana on Monday. The point guard was arrested March 7 after Akron police caught him accepting a package containing five pounds of weed. Drug trafficking charges are considered a third-degree felony.
Abreu was ordered a two-year suspended sentence, 18 months of probation and a $5,000 fine that was levied as he signed a poverty affidavit. He will not be undergoing imprisonment as long as he keeps away from trouble for a year and a half.
Even though he might be escaping a felony sentence, Abreu's basketball collegiate career seems to be over. The university issued a statement saying:
"Alex Abreu remains suspended indefinitely from the men's basketball team following today's verdict. Both the University of Akron and the department of athletics will review his case and will determine his status at a later date."
At the time of his arrest, he was suspended from the MAC tournament. The junior guard averaged 10.3 points and 6.0 assists for the Zips.
