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NCAA Bans Elijah Gray, Will Richardson for Game-Fixing Scheme

4/29/2026

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The NCAA banned forward Elijah Gray and guard Will Richardson for agreeing with a bettor to fix the Feb. 23, 2024 Duquesne game for $10,000-$15,000 each.
Gray reneged, played Fordham's 79-67 win and admitted giving the bettor details.
Richardson refused cooperation, gave statements and kept contact with the bettor.
They have not played since 2024-25, Gray pleading guilty and awaiting sentencing in an indictment charging Antonio Blakeney, Marves Fairley and Shane Hennen.

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The NCAA banned forward Elijah Gray and guard Will Richardson for agreeing with a bettor to fix the Feb. 23, 2024 Duquesne game for $10,000-$15,000 each.
Gray reneged, played Fordham's 79-67 win and admitted giving the bettor details.
Richardson refused cooperation, gave statements and kept contact with the bettor.
They have not played since 2024-25, Gray pleading guilty and awaiting sentencing in an indictment charging Antonio Blakeney, Marves Fairley and Shane Hennen.