The NCAA on Friday revoked the eligibility of six men’s college basketball players following investigations into three separate sports-betting cases. The infractions involved a power-conference school and allegations that players deliberately manipulated games to lose by more points than the spread.
The NCAA Committee on Infractions found that Arizona State’s Chatton “BJ” Freeman; New Orleans’ Cedquavious Hunter, Dyquavian Short, and Jamond Vincent; and Mississippi Valley State’s Donovan Sanders and Alvin Stredic either altered their performances to influence game outcomes or provided information enabling others to place bets during the 2024-25 regular season.
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This announcement comes amid growing scrutiny of gambling in sports. Last month, nearly three dozen individuals, including an NBA player and a coach, were arrested in connection with illegal betting activities. The issue has raised concerns about the integrity of games across professional and collegiate leagues.
Earlier this week, UFC President Dana White revealed he had contacted the FBI regarding a match that displayed unusual betting patterns, highlighting the broader vigilance of law enforcement in monitoring sports wagering.
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The NCAA’s decision underscores its commitment to protecting the fairness and integrity of collegiate athletics, emphasizing that manipulation of performance for betting purposes will not be tolerated.