Domonic Tilford, former J'Town Charger and 2005 Kentucky Mr. Basketball award winner, was arrested Wednesday in Louisville and charged with first-degree possession of cocaine. He also was charged with tampering with physical evidence. A $500 cash bond was set.

Tilford has been a bit of a journeyman since graduating high school. He signed with the Cincinnatti Bearcats out of high school where he played one season (2005-2006). He then transferred to New Mexico Junior College where he also played only one season (06-'07). Last season he played for the Jaguars of South Alabama, where he seemed to have finally found a good home, averaging 12.5 points and 2 assists per game en route to a surprising NCAA tournament at-large bid. 

With so much going for him right now, I really hope that he learns his lesson but still is allowed to finish up his career at South Alabama and graduate. We have already seen one great basketball talent from Kentucky wasted due to cocaine charges (see: Bud Mackey), hopefully this story has a happier ending.