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Texas Tech's Sorsby in Treatment; Cincinnati Sues for $1 M

4/28/2026

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Summary

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Brendan Sorsby entered residential treatment for a gambling addiction after placing thousands of bets, including on his former Indiana team.
Texas Tech placed Sorsby on indefinite leave while the NCAA investigates his betting activity.
Texas Tech said it will support his recovery but will not comment further.
Cincinnati filed a lawsuit seeking $1 million, alleging Sorsby breached his NIL agreement after transferring to Texas Tech.

History

Historical Context

The 2007 FBI investigation of NBA referee Tim Donaghy, who admitted receiving $30,000 for inside tips, led to rule changes for NBA referees. That same year, college basketball later saw gambling violations, such as the recent Texas Tech case involving player Brendan Sorsby, prompting schools to tighten NCAA compliance across athletic programs.

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Story summary

Brendan Sorsby entered residential treatment for a gambling addiction after placing thousands of bets, including on his former Indiana team.
Texas Tech placed Sorsby on indefinite leave while the NCAA investigates his betting activity.
Texas Tech said it will support his recovery but will not comment further.
Cincinnati filed a lawsuit seeking $1 million, alleging Sorsby breached his NIL agreement after transferring to Texas Tech.

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