For the second time in less than two years, Ohio State basketball players have run into trouble with the law. Columbus police said Damon Stringer, a junior from Cleveland Heights, and Trent Jackson, a sophomore from Rochester, N.Y. were arrested after an altercation near campus early Friday morning.The players were charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest, according to a Franklin County deputy who refused to be identified. The deputy said the players posted bail and were expected to appear in court Saturday morning.According to WCMH-TV, Columbus police arrived at a bar to break up a crowd that had gathered outside on High Street. Police arrested the players after they refused to leave the bar, which was closing.OSU’s Department of Athletics said it is investigating the arrests.Rick Boyages, associate head coach of the men’s basketball team, said his staff is also investigating the incident.”We’re trying to get to the bottom of the story,” Boyages said. “Any decisions about the players will be made in the future.””If you can put a positive spin on it, we’re glad we’re dealing with this problem now and not during the basketball season,” Boyages added.Jim O’Brien, coach of the men’s basketball team, is in Scotland this week. Boyages said that O’Brien hopes to improve the image of the team.”We’re a new staff and we’re looking forward to set a new standard,” Boyages said.Ex-Buckeyes Jami Bosley and Scott Gradney were removed from the team in May 1996 after they were connected with car break-ins at the Arps Hall parking garage.In 1994, three players were charged with DUI in a five-week span. In the past four years, the men’s basketball team has dismissed top recruits Greg Simpson, Gerald Eaker and Charles Macon for various assaults, misdemeanors and complaints.