Purdue University sophomore guard Jace Rayl was arrested on May 13, 2025, in Kokomo, Indiana, on preliminary charges of operating while intoxicated (OWI). According to court records, Rayl faces charges for operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) between 0.08 and 0.15 and for endangering a person .([wowo.com][1])
The Kokomo Police Department reported that the 21-year-old was taken into custody following a traffic stop. Details surrounding the circumstances of the arrest have not been fully disclosed. Rayl was later released from custody, and no court date has been publicly announced at this time.([wowo.com][1])
Rayl, a native of Kokomo, joined the Purdue Boilermakers men’s basketball team in 2023. He made his debut as a freshman in a game against Samford University, contributing to the team’s 98-45 victory. During the 2024–2025 season, Rayl appeared in four games, primarily serving as a reserve guard .([WISH-TV][2])
As of now, Purdue University and the men’s basketball program have not issued an official statement regarding Rayl’s arrest. It remains unclear whether the university will impose any disciplinary actions or if Rayl will face suspension from team activities pending the outcome of the legal proceedings.([WISH-TV][2])
This incident adds to a history of OWI-related arrests within the Purdue men’s basketball program. In June 2021, forward Mason Gillis was arrested in West Lafayette on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, with a reported BAC of 0.15 or higher. Gillis was subsequently sentenced to one year of unsupervised probation and suspended for the first four games of the 2021–2022 season .([SI][3], [Hammer and Rails][4])
The repeated nature of such incidents may prompt the university and coaching staff to reevaluate their policies and educational programs related to alcohol use and responsible behavior among student-athletes. Ensuring the well-being of players and maintaining the integrity of the athletic program are likely to be focal points in the aftermath of Rayl’s arrest.
As the legal process unfolds, further information regarding Rayl’s status with the team and any potential repercussions from the university is expected to be released. Stakeholders and fans alike will be monitoring the situation closely, anticipating official responses and decisions from Purdue’s athletic department.([wowo.com][1])