NCAA Uncovers College Basketball Betting Scandal Involving Game Manipulation and Player Bets

September 10, 2025
NCAA Uncovers College Basketball Betting Scandal Involving Game Manipulation and Player Bets
  • A recent NCAA investigation uncovered that three college basketball players—Robinson, Vasquez, and Weaver—were involved in betting on their own games, other players' games, and providing information to facilitate betting manipulation, with Vasquez transferring to San Jose State after graduating in May 2025.

  • Robinson and Vasquez did not cooperate with the NCAA investigation, while Weaver accepted responsibility for the violations, which centered around a scheme to underperform in a January 2025 game.

  • The investigation revealed that Robinson planned to underperform in certain statistical categories during that game, and he, Vasquez, and a third party bet a total of $2,200 on Robinson's underperformance, resulting in nearly $16,000 in payouts.

  • Fresno State stated it cooperated fully with the NCAA and did not face any sanctions, reaffirming its commitment to integrity and compliance.

  • This case underscores ongoing concerns about sports betting in college athletics amid the rise of legalized gambling in the U.S., prompting the NCAA to consider policy changes that would allow athletes and staff to bet on professional sports but restrict betting on NCAA competitions.

  • The NCAA's efforts aim to focus enforcement on behaviors that threaten game integrity, especially as betting involving college athletes continues to be a significant issue.

  • The NCAA clarified that this investigation is unrelated to the federal temple point-shaving scandal involving Terry Rozier, and Fresno State maintains its dedication to integrity despite these violations.

  • A separate player, Zaon Collins, was also withheld from competition, but he is not disciplined by the NCAA, and the case involving Robinson, Vasquez, and Weaver is now closed.

  • NCAA guidelines specify that betting on one's own games results in permanent ineligibility, although reinstatement can be considered with the school's support.

  • The investigation was initiated after a sports integrity monitoring service flagged suspicious bets on Robinson at a Nevada sportsbook in January 2025, leading to a formal inquiry.

  • Vasquez, who transferred to San Jose State and graduated in May 2025, also bet on Robinson and Weaver, with Weaver cooperating with the investigation, and some betting activity involving Vasquez was flagged.

  • Robinson played 17 games last season, averaging 10.3 points, while Weaver started 24 of 25 games with an average of 12.5 points; Vasquez participated in 29 games over four seasons, including last season at San Jose State.

Summary based on 17 sources


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