Duquesne men's basketball coach Ron Everhart confirmed late last night that sophomore guard B.J. Monteiro will be reinstated to the team today, after charges against him were dropped yesterday stemming from an August incident in his home state of Connecticut.

Everhart had suspended Monteiro Oct. 6, after the player had been arrested in connection with the theft of a laptop computer, iPod and cash with a total value of $1,400 at a party.

Looking for more from the Post-Gazette? Join PG+, our members-only web site. You'll get exclusive sports content, opinion, financial information, discounts from retailers and restaurants, and more. Our introduction to PG+ gives you all the details.