NCAA permanently bans Elijah Gray and Will Richardson for game manipulation scheme
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Updated · Fox News · Apr 29
NCAA permanently bans Elijah Gray and Will Richardson for game manipulation scheme
11 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 29
The NCAA found both former Fordham Rams players violated Level 1 ethical conduct rules after investigating a $10,000 bet placed on a February 2024 game.
Gray admitted discussing throwing the game for payments of $10,000 to $15,000 each, but claimed he played normally and Fordham won. Richardson denied involvement and did not cooperate with investigators.
Both players are now ineligible for NCAA play. The case highlights ongoing concerns over sports betting and game integrity in college athletics, with connections to an indicted known bettor and ex-NBA player Antonio Blakeney.
What legal consequences does Will Richardson face for lying to NCAA investigators and obstructing their probe?
With 39 players implicated, which other major college basketball programs are part of the federal game-fixing investigation?
Will the federal indictment of an ex-NBA player finally force regulators to ban certain bets on college sports?
How are criminals using the NCAA's new NIL rules to corrupt and bribe college athletes?
Beyond permanent bans, what is the NCAA doing to protect athletes from harassment and threats by bettors?
Are permanent bans the right answer, or do they ignore the root causes of corruption in college sports?