Khalif Wyatt issued a statement in which he says he was celebrating his 21st birthday on Sunday and 'exercised very poor judgment.'
View full sizeKhalif WyattA Temple University basketball player is apologizing to his family and team following his arrest on prostitution and resisting arrest charges in Atlantic City.
Khalif Wyatt issued a statement in which he says he was celebrating his 21st birthday on Sunday and “exercised very poor judgment.”
The senior guard was among seven men and 16 women arrested during a two-day sweep that targeted suspected prostitutes and their clients.
Police Sgt. Rodney Ruark tells The Press of Atlantic City Wyatt and a friend solicited undercover female officers who were posing as prostitutes.
Police arrested Wyatt after they said he fled from a hotel room when officers announced the sting.
Wyatt says he intends to cooperate with authorities.
Wyatt finished fourth in scoring last season in the Atlantic 10 Conference.