Former NBA player Jeff Adrien arrested on felony charge

A.J. Perez | Special for USA TODAY Sports

Former NBA player Jeff Adrien was arrested Monday in Los Angeles on a felony car theft charge, authorities confirmed to USA TODAY Sports.

Officers from Los Angeles Police Department’s Hollywood division arrested Adrien on a single charge of theft and unlawful taking or driving of a vehicle, according to LAPD spokesperson Jane Kim. He posted $25,000 bail later Monday.

Kim said she could not provide further details since the investigation remains open. TMZ reported that Adrien took the car from a hotel valet.

Adrien was as standout at the University of Connecticut. He played for six different teams in his six-season NBA career, last playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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