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College Basketball Players Charged With Fixing Games to Win Bets.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Sapienza, Brandon 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses a federal indictment charging over two dozen individuals, including college basketball players, with involvement in a scheme to fix games in the United States and China, generating millions in illegal wagers. The indictment reveals that players in the Chinese Basketball Association began accepting bribes in September 2022 to manipulate game outcomes, which later extended to NCAA teams, with more than 39 players implicated in attempts to fix over 29 games involving 17 Division 1 schools. Notable players mentioned include Antonio Blakeney, Oumar Koureissi, and Diante Smith, among others. NCAA President Charlie Baker acknowledged the seriousness of the allegations and emphasized the importance of maintaining competition integrity in college sports. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2026/01, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:190915134
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