Several University of Virginia men's basketball players have been questioned concerning the disappearance of Virginia Tech student Morgan Harrington.

According to a statement released by the University of Virginia, the unnamed players were approached by a woman resembling Harrington October 17, following a team practice. The team's practice facility is located close to the John Paul Jones Arena, where Harrington attended a Metallica concert that weekend.

The statement reads:

"As police worked to establish a time line of October 17 in hopes of locating Ms. Harrington, they interviewed a number of witnesses, including some members of the men¹s basketball team.

"After a practice, team members had been approached by a female consistent with Ms. Harrington's description.

"They cooperated fully with law enforcement investigators and, like other witnesses interviewed by the police, they provided information that is important to police efforts to establish Ms. Harrington¹s movements."

State Police officials said they are still following leads in Harrington's disappearance. No suspects or persons of interest have been identified.

Harrington was last seen the weekend of Oct. 17 after becoming separated from her friends at the concert. Anyone with information is asked to notify police.

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