Corie Blount

Professional basketball forward and center Corie Blount played 11 seasons in the National Basketball Association, finishing his career with the Toronto Raptors in 2004.NBA.com: Corie Blount After leaving the NBA, Blount returned to the University of Cincinnati to help coach their basketball team.Cincinnati Bearcats: Corie Blount Returns as Assistant Coach

Blount was arrested on December 5, 2008, in the possession of 29 pounds of marijuana. He pleaded guilty to two felony drug possession charges and was sentenced to one year in prison, plus a $10,000 fine. He must also surrender $34,000 and two cars that were seized at the time of the arrest.ESPN.com: Corie Blount Sentenced to Year in Prison on Marijuana Charges

After playing college basketball with the Cincinnati Bearcats, Blount was selected 25th overall in the 1993 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls. He joined the Bulls for his professional debut the following season, then went on to play for the Los Angeles Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors.NBA.com: Corie Blount After his retirement in 2004, Blount returned to the University of Cincinnati to serve as an assistant coach for the Bearcats basketball team.Cincinnati Bearcats: Corie Blount Returns as Assistant Coach

On December 5, 2008, police witnessed Blount receiving a package containing 11 pounds of marijuana. Police searched his Cincinnati-area home, finding an additional 18 pounds of marijuana, which were confiscated along with three vehicles, three guns and nearly $30,000 in cash.ESPN.com: Corie Blount Sentenced to Year in Prison on Marijuana Charges

During the trial, Blount claimed the marijuana was for personal use, however his judge disagreed, stating "Cheech and Chong would have had a hard time smoking that much."ESPN.com: Corie Blount Sentenced to Year in Prison on Marijuana Charges