A federal indictment revealed a college basketball point-shaving scheme involving over 39 players from 17 NCAA Division I teams, resulting in numerous fixed games. The ring, which included former NBA player Antonio Blakeney as a recruiter, offered bribes between $10,000 and $30,000 to players. Key defendants face charges of bribery and conspiracy, with penalties ranging from five to twenty years. NCAA investigations have targeted around 40 players from 20 schools to uphold game integrity.
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39 Players, 17 NCAA Teams Indicted for Point-Shaving Scheme
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