In the wake of Greg Anthony’s arrest in a prostitution sting in Washington, DC Friday, both CBS and Turner Sports have announced they have suspended the basketball analyst indefinitely.
Both organizations have released statements today stating as such. Anthony was in the DC area to call the Michigan State-Maryland game later today on CBS with Ian Eagle. Jim Spanarkel will work in place of Anthony
According to the police report, Anthony was arrested after soliciting sex from a computer near a hotel.
BREAKING: Police say "multiple people" including #GregAnthony arrested in prostitution sting. Anthony used computer to make offer. @ABC7News
— Kevin Lewis (@KevinLewisABC7) January 17, 2015
In addition to today’s game, Anthony was scheduled to work two NBA games next week, one for NBA TV and another for TNT. Last season, CBS and Turner named him as the top analyst for college basketball and he called his first NCAA Final Four as a game analyst with Jim Nantz and Steve Kerr last year.
CBS issued a statement this morning:
“Greg Anthony will not be working again for CBS this season. He has been suspended indefinitely.”
That was followed by Turner’s statement a short time later
“Greg Anthony has been suspended indefinitely and we will have no further comment at this time.”
There’s no word yet as how this will affect the Final Four announcing assignments. As for now, we will not be hearing from Greg Anthony at least for the remainder of this season.’
UPDATE, 5:10 p.m.: We have heard from Anthony and he issued this statement:
“I made a mistake. With this lapse of judgment, I embarrassed many, including myself. I will work to regain the trust that I have lost, and the first step is saying that I am sorry.”
According to various media reports, Anthony could spend as many as 180 days in jail on the charges.
