May 25, 2006 - Florida State basketball recruit loses scholarship after drug charges

Athletic Director Dave Hart made the announcement that the 7-foot, 240-pound center will not be welcome. The frontcourt could take another hit in the coming days. Center Alexander Johnson has already begun interviewing agents. He's expected to remain in the NBA Draft, forgoing his final year of eligibility. 

KREFT ARRESTED: Charged with felony cocaine possession, other misdemeanors

Kreft's importance to Leonard Hamilton's program spiked when Johnson declared for the draft last month. But Kreft, 19, was arrested by Coral Springs police on Thursday and charged with felony cocaine possession. He also was charged with misdemeanor marijuana possession and drug-paraphernalia possession.

"I met with Coach Hamilton today (Monday) and based on the police report and related information available to me at the present time, we are rescinding our basketball scholarship offer to Jonathan Kreft," Hart said in a statement.

Kreft was ranked as the No. 29 prospect by Rivals. He averaged 11.2 points and 10.8 rebounds last season at Douglas High School in Parkland, although he was suspended for violating team rules midway through the year.

Florida State doesn't have many options for reinforcements so close to the 2006-07 school year. And Darris Santee is no longer one of them.

Fort Bend (Texas) Marshall coach Gary Nichols told the Tallahassee Democrat on Monday that the 6-foot-8 power forward is likely bound for junior college after failing to meet NCAA eligibility standards. Santee had been considering Florida State, which will still have two scholarships available for next season even if power forward Ryan Reid is cleared to enroll.

Nichols said Santee is considering Chipola Junior College, Fort Smith (Ark.) and San Jacinto (Texas).

According to the Broward Sheriff's Office, Kreft remained incarcerated at the county's main jail as of Monday night. Bond has been set at $1,000.