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Feds Close In on Indictments in College Basketball Point-Shaving Probe

Federal investigators have interviewed players at Southern schools, preparing to file indictments based on flagged wagering patterns.

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Overview

  • The Eastern District of Pennsylvania has expanded its point-shaving investigation to multiple regions and is focusing on programs in the Southern U.S.
  • Investigators are reportedly nearing the indictment stage after gathering testimony and evidence from players suspected of manipulating game outcomes.
  • The federal probe dovetails with an Eastern District of New York inquiry into the gambling ring linked to former NBA player Jontay Porter, who pleaded guilty to wire fraud charges.
  • Gambling monitoring services flagged unusual bets on at least nine college games over the past two seasons, prompting both federal and NCAA reviews.
  • The NCAA is conducting its own parallel investigations into at least five programs, but it remains unclear which players or schools will face formal charges or sanctions.