Two former college college basketball players have reportedly already reached please deals for their part in rigging their own performances during games.
According to SI.com, former Fordham and Temple forward Elijah Gray pleaded guilty to one count of bribery in sporting contests. Gray was alleged to have fixed games while he played for Fordham in 2024. Gray entered his plea on Dec. 23 and is scheduled to testify on March 18.
Former UCLA, DePaul and La Salle forward Micawber “Mac” Etienne reached a plea agreement on Dec. 8. That agreement remains under seal. Etienne is alleged to have fixed games when he played for DePaul in 2024. He has a hearing scheduled for Feb. 18.
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SI.com reports that four individuals were charged before prosecutors annonuced their indictments.
Former NBA player Antonio Blakeney, Diante Smith, Isaiah Adams and Corey "CJ" Hines have all been charged.
Smith and Adams have plea hearings set for next month.
Federal authorities announced on Thursday that dozens of individuals have been indicted by federal authorities over a scheme to rig college basketball games, both here in the United States and in China.
According to The Hill, the federal indictment, filed in Philadelphia, cites charges of “bribery in sporting contest” and conspiracy to commit wire fraud, naming more than 20 people who authorities say fixed college basketball game outcomes to benefit bettors.
