Oct 01, 2008 12:43 PM EST

Santa Clara center John Bryant was recovering Monday from stab wounds to the back stemming from an off-campus incident early Saturday, Santa Clara Police said.

"Yes, John Bryant was a victim of assault," Santa Clara Police Sgt. Kurt Clarke said in a phone interview. "We don't know specifically what transpired. It's still under investigation. We are interviewing victims and witnesses."

Bryant led the West Coast Conference in rebounds and blocked shots last season and was second in scoring.

Via SI.com