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20 Charged in Major College Basketball Betting Scandal

1/28/2026

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U.S. Attorney David Metcalf announced charges against 20 individuals, including 15 former college basketball players, in a betting scheme fixing NCAA and Chinese Basketball Association games.
The indictment says players were recruited to manipulate outcomes through point-shaving and accepted bribes of $10,000 to $30,000.
Players from smaller NCAA schools were targeted due to financial need.
Some expressed eagerness to continue the scheme, while others pleaded not guilty.

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U.S. Attorney David Metcalf announced charges against 20 individuals, including 15 former college basketball players, in a betting scheme fixing NCAA and Chinese Basketball Association games.
The indictment says players were recruited to manipulate outcomes through point-shaving and accepted bribes of $10,000 to $30,000.
Players from smaller NCAA schools were targeted due to financial need.
Some expressed eagerness to continue the scheme, while others pleaded not guilty.