ISU men’s basketball player Michael R. Taylor was indefinitely suspended from the team Tuesday after he was arrested Monday night for fourth-degree criminal mischief.

Taylor was arrested Monday in connection with a vandalism incident that occurred at the Frederiksen Court apartment complex on Feb. 4.

ISU coach Greg McDermott issued a statement through the university expressing his disappointment in his honorable mention All-Big 12 guard.

“It’s my understanding that he has cooperated with the police as it relates to their investigation,” McDermott said. “I am disappointed in Mike’s alleged actions, and now the legal system must run its course.”

This was not Taylor’s first run-in with the law.

According to Wisconsin Courts Online, Taylor was found guilty in Wisconsin on Oct. 9, 2006, of operating while under the influence after being arrested by UW-Parkside Police on Aug. 1, 2006. It was ruled that it was not a criminal offense and resulted only in a monetary penalty, but Taylor’s license was revoked for six months.

Taylor had not yet arrived on campus as a student at the time the incident occurred, just one week before the ISU fall semester began.

Taylor did not respond to numerous attempts to contact him.

The athletic department had no comment on Taylor’s October verdict and it is unknown at this time if he suffered any penalty from athletic department officials.

The infraction marks the second time Taylor has been suspended from the team.

Taylor was also suspended for the opening exhibition game of the 2006-07 season because of academic concerns according to McDermott. At the time, McDermott said he did not allow Taylor to suit up for the Nov. 3 contest against EA Sports to send a message to Taylor that his academics were his first priority.

Taylor was one of the Cyclones’ biggest contributers this season, leading the team with 16 points per game and connecting on at least one three-point field goal in a school-record 27 consecutive games.