Manute Bol arrested for hitting his daughter

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Former NBA center charged with assault

Associated Press

WEST HARTFORD, Conn. -- Former NBA center Manute Bol was charged with hitting his daughter, cutting her lip and interfering with a police officer.


Bol also was injured and needed medical treatment, West Hartford Police Capt. Lori Coppinger said.


He was taken to St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center. The hospital, citing federal privacy laws, declined to say Friday if Bol was a patient.


Bol, 43, was arrested early Wednesday, police said. He was in court Thursday and is to return Feb. 26. He also was charged with assault, making threats and disorderly conduct.


The 7-foot-7 Bol spent 11 seasons in the NBA with four teams, blocking more shots per minute than anyone in league history. He retired in 1995, averaging 4.2 rebounds and 2.6 points during his career. Bol played in college at Bridgeport and entered the NBA in 1985 with Washington.

I just wonder how far away she was when he hit her.