Former Kentucky guard Kerr Kriisa was arrested by the FBI in Lexington just days after being announced as part of La Familia, Kentucky’s alumni team for The Basketball Tournament.
The arrest was first reported by KSR. Kriisa is now being extradited to West Virginia on fraud charges, with WKYT reporting further details of the incident. On3 reported that the allegations stem from his time with West Virginia during the 2023-24 season, and the case is described as involving a “multimillion-dollar fraud scheme.”
La Familia moved quickly to shut down any possibility of Kriisa playing in the event. In a post on X, the team said:
“We’re aware of the allegations regarding Kerr Kriisa. Kerr will not be competing with La Familia during the TBT Tournament. We will have no further comment.”
Kriisa had been set to reunite with the Kentucky fan base after a stop at Cincinnati, following his lone season in Lexington. He arrived as a spark plug for Mark Pope’s first Kentucky team, though his year ended before conference play when he suffered a fractured foot in a win over Gonzaga.
Even in a shortened stint, Kriisa left a mark around the program. He averaged 4.4 points, 3.8 assists, and 2.4 rebounds per game for Kentucky, and his presence carried beyond the box score. He drew plenty of attention from Big Blue Nation for his personality, both on social media and in videos with fans, and became a popular figure despite his injury.
Now, instead of suiting up for La Familia later this month, Kriisa’s status has changed dramatically, and his pending hearing is scheduled for later this week.
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