DatelineCarolinaTwo USC Basketball Players Arrested

by Colleen Casselton

Two members of the USC women's basketball team were arrested Tuesday.  Jasmine Payne and Ashlie Billingslea face five charges each, including possession with intent to distribute marijuana and credit card theft. 

USC spokesman Russ McKinney says police searched the pair's dorm room Tuesday afternoon.  Payne and Billingslea are in jail pending a bond hearing. 

Both women are part of the nationally ranked recruiting class of 2007.  Payne appeared in 25 games and made three starts this season.  Billinglsea returned from preseason knee surgery to play in 14 games. 

Both players have been suspended from the team and the university.