The NCAA is investigating potential violations of sports betting rules involving 13 former men's basketball players from six schools, including Eastern Michigan, Temple, Arizona State, New Orleans, North Carolina A&T, and Mississippi Valley, though the schools themselves are not under investigation.

The identities of the players involved will remain undisclosed until the infractions process is complete, but previous similar cases involved players from Fresno State and San Jose State who had their eligibility revoked for betting and manipulating results.

NCAA President Charlie Baker highlighted the organization's efforts to monitor over 22,000 contests annually using services like Integrity Compliance 360 and Sportradar, especially as legalized sports betting grows and presents increased risks.

The ongoing investigations could have serious repercussions, especially with the college basketball season starting in November, and may impact legal sports betting markets.

NCAA rules prohibit betting on any NCAA sports, with violations leading to permanent eligibility loss, though education courses can sometimes lead to reinstatement.

Eastern Michigan's Athletic Director stated the school fully cooperated with the NCAA and is not at risk of penalties, reflecting a broader commitment to NCAA compliance.

Arizona State University and North Carolina A&T confirmed awareness of the investigations involving former athletes, emphasizing their cooperation and stating that the schools are not implicated.

There is speculation that federal indictments may follow as authorities investigate illegal gambling and point-shaving activities, with some betting accounts linked to a wider gambling ring over the past two seasons.

Suspicious betting patterns, such as a notable shift in odds before Temple's March 7 game against UAB, have raised red flags, leading to questions about potential match-fixing and point-shaving activities.

Baker also called for banning prop bets, which depend heavily on individual player performance and can be exploited for outside influence or harassment, and emphasized involving sports leagues in developing policies to protect the integrity of college sports.

In 2023, the NCAA revised its reinstatement guidelines to focus on harm reduction, but betting on one's own team still results in eligibility loss, reinforcing strict rules against sports betting for athletes and staff.

Historically, points shaving scandals, such as those involving the 1919 Chicago White Sox and the 1951 college basketball scandal, have caused major disruptions, underscoring the seriousness of current investigations.

North Carolina A&T suspended three players for violating team rules, including top scorers who denied gambling allegations, and one player transferred to Southern Miss.