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Former NBA Star Blakeney Faces Gambling Scandal Charges

1/30/2026

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Antonio Blakeney, a former NBA player, scored 27 points for Hapoel Tel Aviv in Israel on Sunday.
He faces serious allegations in a U.S. college basketball gambling scandal involving 26 defendants.
The indictment alleges Blakeney was a ringleader who convinced NCAA players to accept bribes for poor performances.
If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison.
Blakeney's coach expressed trust in his integrity.

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Antonio Blakeney, a former NBA player, scored 27 points for Hapoel Tel Aviv in Israel on Sunday.
He faces serious allegations in a U.S. college basketball gambling scandal involving 26 defendants.
The indictment alleges Blakeney was a ringleader who convinced NCAA players to accept bribes for poor performances.
If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison.
Blakeney's coach expressed trust in his integrity.