In a startling revelation, a recently unsealed indictment has implicated several former college basketball players, including members of the DePaul Blue Demons, in a point-shaving scandal. This scheme allegedly aimed to manipulate game outcomes within both the NCAA and the Chinese Basketball Association.
Among those named in the indictment are Jalen Terry and Da’Sean Nelson, both of whom concluded their college basketball careers during the 2023-24 season. Another player, Micawber Etienne, is also cited, although his charges are reportedly filed elsewhere.
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The indictment details an incident from February 24, 2024, during an NCAA men’s basketball matchup between Georgetown and DePaul at Chicago’s Wintrust Arena. It alleges that players Jalen Terry, Da’Sean Nelson, and Micawber Etienne deliberately underperformed in the first half, contributing to Georgetown’s significant lead of 41 to 28. This performance reportedly aligned with a pre-agreed point spread of approximately 2.5 points, enabling the fixers to profit from betting on the game.
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The scandal is not limited to this game alone; it also includes matches against Butler and St. John, further illustrating the breadth of the alleged point-shaving activities.
Additionally, the indictment highlights the involvement of Antonio Blakeney, a former All-American who had a stint with the Chicago Bulls, adding a layer of intrigue to the unfolding drama.
The indictment also includes former All-American Antonio Blakeney, who once played for the Chicago Bulls.
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