Paul McPherson (Source: Jacksonville Sheriff's Office)

Ex-NBA player and high school basketball coach arrested, accused of having sex with minor

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A former NBA player who became a high school basketball coach in Florida is expected to make his first court appearance on Monday after he was reportedly arrested last week and charged with multiple felonies, including allegedly having sex with a minor.

Paul McPherson (Source: Jacksonville Sheriff's Office)
Paul McPherson (Source: Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office)

Paul McPherson, who was the Englewood High School basketball coach, is expected to make his first appearance at Duval County Courthouse Monday for alleged sex crimes involving a minor, reported Action News Jax.

McPherson played played 55 games in the NBA with the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors during the 2000-01 season.

More on the allegations and arrest here.

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