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NCAA Probes 13 Ex-Players for Betting Violations

9/12/2025

Summary

NCAA Investigates Players

The NCAA is investigating 13 former men's basketball players from six schools for sports betting violations, including betting on their own teams.
The schools involved are Arizona State, Eastern Michigan, Temple, New Orleans, North Carolina A&T, and Mississippi Valley State.
Players' identities will remain confidential until the investigation concludes, and none are currently enrolled.
NCAA President Charlie Baker called for stricter regulations to address integrity risks in sports betting.
No penalties are anticipated for the schools, as they are not implicated in the violations.

Summary

NCAA Bans Cheating Players

The NCAA permanently banned Mykell Robinson, Steven Vasquez, and Jalen Weaver for betting on their own games and manipulating performances during the 2024-25 season.
Text messages indicated coordinated betting activities, involving transfers of winnings through family members and affecting at least five Mountain West Conference games.
Robinson and Vasquez discussed intentionally underperforming to benefit their bets, with evidence of large wagers.
Weaver admitted to betting on his performance but claimed he did not aim to sabotage the season.
A separate federal investigation in Pennsylvania is looking into potential point shaving in college basketball, unrelated to the NCAA's actions.

History

Historical Context

The 1951 NCAA basketball scandal, involving point shaving by players from City College of New York, prompted the NCAA to implement stricter regulations to preserve the integrity of college sports. This historical incident resonates today as investigations into former players from Arizona State and Eastern Michigan highlight ongoing concerns about fairness in athletics, emphasizing the need for robust oversight in college sports.

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NCAA Investigates Players

The NCAA is investigating 13 former men's basketball players from six schools for sports betting violations, including betting on their own teams.
The schools involved are Arizona State, Eastern Michigan, Temple, New Orleans, North Carolina A&T, and Mississippi Valley State.
Players' identities will remain confidential until the investigation concludes, and none are currently enrolled.
NCAA President Charlie Baker called for stricter regulations to address integrity risks in sports betting.
No penalties are anticipated for the schools, as they are not implicated in the violations.

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