Fresno State men’s basketball is embroiled in a sports gambling scandal, with two of the three athletes involved allegedly betting on games they played in.
The Bulldogs removed forward Mykell Robinson from the team while suspending guards Jalen Weaver and Zaon Collins for alleged sports betting.
Reports indicate that Robinson and Weaver placed bets on their team’s points and rebounds totals, violating NCAA rules against athletes, coaches, and staff engaging in sports betting activities.
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Fresno State Bulldogs guard Jalen Weaver (5) (Brian Losness-USA TODAY Sports)
The rule includes sports betting involving intercollegiate, professional or amateur games or competition.
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The team’s head coach, Vance Walberg, informed the university about the players’ actions, prompting an internal and NCAA investigation.
Fresno State told ESPN that Weaver and Collins were “being withheld from competition as the University reviews an eligibility matter.”
Fresno State Bulldogs guard Jalen Weaver (5) (Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports)
The affected players, Weaver and Collins, are key scorers for the team this season, contributing significantly to Fresno State’s performance.
Roberston, another player involved, has been absent from the team since January 11.
The Athletics department has declined to provide further comments on the ongoing situation at this time.
The Bulldogs have been on a losing streak, setting a record for most losses in a single season with a 5-23 record.
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With three players away from the team, the Bulldogs only dressed seven players in Saturday’s 72-69 overtime loss to Air Force.
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