Darius Paul Suspended

BREAKING: Darius Paul was arrested in Deauville, France early Friday morning; charged with vandalism, public intoxication, resisting arrest

— Bret Beherns (@WCIA3Bret) August 15, 2015

According to Deauville police superintendent Madam Pons, Paul was 'very, very drunk' and was taken into custody after he resisted arrest

— Bret Beherns (@WCIA3Bret) August 15, 2015

I talked with Madam Pons this morning, read her comments here -- >> http://t.co/zNMpyw2a1b

— Bret Beherns (@WCIA3Bret) August 15, 2015

Deauville, France-Illinois head coach John Groce announced Saturday that junior forward Darius Paul has been suspended.

"Darius has been suspended after violating team rules during our trip," Groce said. "We have specific standards of behavior for every member of our team, and when those expectations are not met, there are consequences. Darius is returning home immediately, and we will evaluate his status with the team following our return to Champaign."

Paul was not participating in game competition during the tour due to an injury.

Illinois has two games remaining on its European Tour before returning to campus on Aug. 19.

News release from @DerrickBurson concerning @IlliniMBB pic.twitter.com/OVXWKAHPhP

— Mike Waddell (@IlliniWad) August 15, 2015