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Boise State guard dismissed after felony drive-by shooting arrest

Boise State guard dismissed after felony drive-by shooting arrest

Boise State announced Thursday afternoon that it had dismissed junior guard Dezmyn Trent as a result of an "incident in his hometown of Tacoma, Wash."

Turns out the use of the word incident was quite an understatement.

Trent was arrested and booked by the Lakewood, Wash. police early Thursday morning in relation to a felony drive-by shooting, according to the Pierce County Corrections website.

A Lakewood spokesman told the Idaho Statesman that Trent was one of four men arrested after two shootings Wednesday night that police believe to be gang-related. A total of almost 30 shots were fired in the two alleged incidents, but nobody was injured.

Boise State coach Leon Rice did not immediately return a message seeking comment Friday morning. He released a statement Thursday explaining the decision to dismiss Trent.

“This program believes strongly in offering young men an opportunity to succeed,’’ Boise State coach Leon Rice said in the statement. “Unfortunately it appears as if Dezmyn still has some obstacles that he needs to overcome.”

Trent played in 31 games in two seasons at Boise State, averaging 2.9 points and 1.8 rebounds. He was suspended for three games to start last season as a result of a unspecified violation of team rules.

Maybe the most memorable sequence of his career came during his freshman year when he attempted a 3-pointer with Boise State leading by 18 against hapless San Jose State and the rest of the players already exiting the floor. Trent made the shot but drew the ire of his coach and teammates.

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