"US Federal Prosecutors Uncover Massive College Basketball Betting Ring"
In a shocking turn of events, 20 individuals, including 15 former NCAA basketball players, have been charged by the US Department of Justice for allegedly rigging college basketball games in partnership with Chinese officials. The defendants, who played at top Division 1 schools as recently as the 2024-2025 season, are accused of taking part in a brazen betting scheme that manipulated point spreads and outcomes.
The indictment alleges that between September 2022 and February 2025, the defendants collaborated to fix games through "point shaving" schemes, in which individuals try to manipulate the margin of victory. The fixers allegedly targeted key games involving several NCAA teams, including Nicholls State University, Tulane University, Northwestern State University, La Salle University, DePaul University, and Robert Morris University.
Prosecutors claim that these basketball players were lured into the scheme with "bribe payments" ranging from $10,000 to $30,000 per game. Notably, two of the defendants worked in basketball player development, while another was a trainer and former coach, further highlighting the breadth of this organized scam.
This latest scandal comes as the NCAA has already been grappling with issues related to betting on college sports, leading to at least 10 players receiving lifetime bans for taking part in illegal gambling operations. With over 30 people charged last year in connection with similar scams, it appears that authorities have made significant strides in cracking down on these types of schemes.
Federal prosecutors are expected to present a detailed case against the defendants, who face serious charges including bribery and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. If convicted, they could face significant prison time for their roles in this massive college basketball betting ring.
In a shocking turn of events, 20 individuals, including 15 former NCAA basketball players, have been charged by the US Department of Justice for allegedly rigging college basketball games in partnership with Chinese officials. The defendants, who played at top Division 1 schools as recently as the 2024-2025 season, are accused of taking part in a brazen betting scheme that manipulated point spreads and outcomes.
The indictment alleges that between September 2022 and February 2025, the defendants collaborated to fix games through "point shaving" schemes, in which individuals try to manipulate the margin of victory. The fixers allegedly targeted key games involving several NCAA teams, including Nicholls State University, Tulane University, Northwestern State University, La Salle University, DePaul University, and Robert Morris University.
Prosecutors claim that these basketball players were lured into the scheme with "bribe payments" ranging from $10,000 to $30,000 per game. Notably, two of the defendants worked in basketball player development, while another was a trainer and former coach, further highlighting the breadth of this organized scam.
This latest scandal comes as the NCAA has already been grappling with issues related to betting on college sports, leading to at least 10 players receiving lifetime bans for taking part in illegal gambling operations. With over 30 people charged last year in connection with similar scams, it appears that authorities have made significant strides in cracking down on these types of schemes.
Federal prosecutors are expected to present a detailed case against the defendants, who face serious charges including bribery and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. If convicted, they could face significant prison time for their roles in this massive college basketball betting ring.
. I feel bad for the guys from Nicholls State University, Tulane, and Northwestern State - they're the ones who got hit the hardest with these rigged games 
. It's crazy to think that 15 former NCAA basketball players were part of this massive betting ring, including two of them working in player development 
. And the bribes? $10,000 to $30,000 per game? That's insane 
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. It just goes to show how easy it is to get caught up in some shady stuff if you're not careful 
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I'm glad to see them taking action against these scammers and putting a stop to their betting ring 
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And now they're facing serious charges, including bribery and conspiracy. It's just so sad because all that talent wasted.
. I mean, $10k to $30k per game? That's not even enough to get a decent car loan 
. And what's the real punishment for a couple of years in the slammer when you're looking at millions in college scholarships and potential pro contracts on the line? The system is broken, but we're just treating the symptoms instead of tackling the root cause: greed 
. The fact that the NCAA has been dealing with these issues and still wasn't prepared for this level of corruption is concerning 
. And it's not just that they're getting paid bribes to rig games, but also they're using their positions of trust to manipulate point spreads and outcomes. It's like, what's next? Are they gonna fix the standardized tests too? 
. Anywayz, I'm low-key impressed that federal prosecutors are crackin down on these scams 
. Justice should be served! 
, but at what cost? 
. And $10k to $30k? That's a pretty sweet payday, but I guess you gotta weigh that against the risk of getting caught, right? 
This is just wild... can't believe some of these former NCAA players thought they were above the law by rigging games for a payday. I mean, 15 out of 20 defendants? That's a lot of people who let greed cloud their judgment. And the fact that they were lured in with "bribe payments" is just disgusting. 
The $10k to $30k per game is insane, like who needs that kinda money?!