Former Villanova basketball star Howard Porter was found severely beaten after a mysterious disappearance last weekend, authorities said.

The 58-year-old Porter is now a probation officer, but it was unclear whether the beating was connected to his job. Police said no one has been arrested and they had no suspects.

Few details about his condition or where he was hospitalized were released at the request of his family and out of concern for Porter's well-being, St. Paul police spokesman Tom Walsh said Tuesday. Authorities were not ruling out the possibility he could be attacked again.