Ben McLemore has been sentenced after being convicted on one charge of first-degree rape, one charge of first-degree unlawful sexual penetration and one count of second-degree sexual abuse, per ESPN. The former NBA player was found not guilty of an additional count of second-degree sexual abuse. He pleaded not guilty to all counts.

Former Portland Trail Blazers guard Ben McLemore has been sentenced to over eight years in Oregon state prison after being found guilty of raping a 21-year old woman at a house party back in 2021.

Ben McLemore, 32, issued a lengthy statement after the hearing, blaming heavy alcohol consumption for impairing his judgment. He played at Wellston High and the University of Kansas.