Auburn Men’s Basketball Team’s Chartered Plane Forced to Turn Back Due to Player Altercation
Auburn University’s men’s basketball team was involved in a physical altercation that resulted in their chartered plane, Meregrass Flight 681, being forced to turn back on Friday. The incident occurred between freshman forward Jahki Howard and senior forward Ja’Heim Hudson, causing the flight to return to Auburn University Regional Airport in Alabama. The Federal Aviation Administration reported a “passenger disturbance” but did not provide specific details.
Both players were subsequently barred from boarding a second flight to Houston, Texas, where the team was scheduled to play against the University of Houston Cougars. Howard, a 19-year-old who was the 2024 King’s Hawaiian National Slam Dunk Champion, and Hudson, a 22-year-old transfer student, will miss the highly-anticipated game on Saturday night.
Although not starters, both players participated in the team’s season opener against the University of Vermont’s Catamounts on Wednesday. Auburn University has not yet released a statement regarding the incident. The team’s travel disruption has sparked speculation and concern among fans and the sports community. As the situation unfolds, attention is focused on the repercussions and the potential impact on the team’s overall performance.
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