Article: Drakeford Will Leave U-Virginia; Women's Team Star Convicted of Larceny

Virginia freshman basketball player Konecka Drakeford said today through a written statement released by the school's sports information office that she is withdrawing from school in the wake of a conviction earlier this week on two counts of petty larceny.

"I would like to start by first apologizing to my family for all the embarrassment I personally caused them," the statement read. "I would also like to apologize to the women's basketball team and the university for the same reasons. Everyone makes mistakes throughout their lives. It's unfortunate that I made mine now. I feel it's in my best interest to leave the university at the end of the semester."

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