Originally published Thursday, November 27, 2008 at 12:00 AM

WSU Basketball | Freshman Mike Harthun gets 3-game suspension

Mike Harthun, a freshman guard from Medford, Ore., has been suspended from the Washington State basketball team for three games, apparently...

By Bud Withers

Seattle Times staff reporter

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Mike Harthun, a freshman guard from Medford, Ore., has been suspended from the Washington State basketball team for three games, apparently in connection with an incident Sunday night in which he was investigated by WSU police for alleged marijuana possession.

A WSU campus spokesman said Wednesday that Harthun was contacted by police at a school dormitory on suspicion of possessing less than 40 grams of marijuana. Harthun wasn't cited, but the case was forwarded to the Whitman County prosecutor for possible charges.

WSU coach Tony Bennett said Harthun was suspended for violation of team rules but did not elaborate. Harthun sat out the Cougars' victory over Canisius on Tuesday night, and the suspension will carry through games in the Legends Classic Friday and Saturday nights in Newark, N.J.

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You guys pot is not a big deal. Half the guys in the NBA smoke week--it obviously doesn't impair the ability to hoop. I swear, half the stupid... Posted on November 27, 2008 at 8:52 PM by Willie G. Jump to comment

Wow a college kid with pot. That never happens. Posted on November 27, 2008 at 11:45 AM by gigharborrltr. Jump to comment

If he was at UW the police/prosecuters office would have made sure the story never saw the light of day. Posted on November 27, 2008 at 9:06 AM by ITK. Jump to comment

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