Maurice Watson Jr. Charged with 1st-Degree Sexual Assault, Arrest Warrant Issued

Creighton guard Maurice Watson Jr. is facing an arrest warrant charging him for first-degree sexual assault, per the Omaha World-Herald.

Ross Jernstrom of NBC-WOWT 6 confirmed the report.

The alleged incident took place on Feb. 4, with a 19-year-old woman saying Watson raped her in a bathroom, per Jon Nyatawa of the Omaha World-Herald.

Before news broke of the allegation, the team announced Watson had been suspended due to misconduct. According to Matt Norlander of CBS Sports, the player is completely barred from the team and is unable to participate in senior day activities.

Watson's season had already ended in January due to a torn ACL, although the senior remained with the team on the sidelines and in the locker room.

Before his injury, Watson had been one of the top point guards in college basketball. His 8.5 assists per game would lead the country if he had enough games to qualify.

Creighton holds a record of 22-6, including 9-6 in the Big East.