An American basketball player for the Indonesian league was arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle illegal drugs to the country, police said Thursday.

Jarred Dwayne Shaw, who played college basketball for both Oklahoma State and Utah, faces up to life or the death penalty.

Jarred Dwayne Shaw, 34, was arrested May 7 and faces up to life sentence or the death penalty if found guilty.

Former college basketball player Jerred Shaw could face the death penalty after he was arrested in Indonesia on drug charges.

If convicted, Dallas native Jarred Shaw, 34, could face death by firing squad for allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs.

An American basketball player for the Indonesian league was arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle illegal drugs to the ...