Reports: UNO hoops restrictions over gambling probe

Feb 26, 2025, 12:52 PM ET BRAND-NEW ORLEANS– Four New Orleans guys’s basketball players who have actually been suspended because late January are under investigation for possible NCAA infractions associated to sports betting, according to numerous reports.The university’s

only public statement about the matter has actually explained the factors for the suspensions as an undefined violation of team rules.James White, Jah Short, Dae Hunter and

Jamond Vincent have actually not played since the Privateers’loss to Incarnate Word on Jan. 27. Editor’s Picks The reasons for their suspensions were initially reported in a social media post by college basketball expert

Jeff Goodman.New Orleans (4-25, 2-16 Southland), has actually lost all eight games it has actually played given that the suspensions and is scheduled to play next at UT Rio Grande Valley on Saturday.Multiple betting industry sources told ESPN’s David Purdum that a betting ring under federal examination likewise placed bets on at least two New Orleans guys’s basketball games this season.

The Dec. 28 game at McNeese State and the Jan. 11 game versus Southeastern Louisiana brought in bets from the sportsbook accounts related to the wagering ring, according to the sources. The point spread moved significantly against the Privateers in three other games this season.ESPN previously reported that the ring likewise put bets on games involving Temple, North Carolina A&T, Eastern Michigan and Mississippi Valley State. The bettors also have ties to two NBA wagering cases, including one that led to former Toronto Raptor Jontay Porter being prohibited from the league.The revelations at New Orleans come days after Fresno State suspended two of its leading males’s basketball scorers on Saturday and eliminated a 3rd player from the group amid reports that the program is the topic of betting investigations.There is no recognized connection between the Fresno State betting investigation and the larger federal probe that has ensnared New Orleans and other college basketball teams, several sources acquainted with each matter informed ESPN.Fresno State stated in a declaration that Jalen Weaver and Zaon Collins” are being kept from competitors as the university reviews an eligibility matter,”

and supplied no additional comment. Mykell Robinson, who has not played considering that Jan. 11, is no longer on the group, sources inform ESPN.The Fresno Bee at first reported on an internal investigation at Fresno State. School authorities then called the NCAA, which is likewise performing an investigation.Fresno State (5-23, 1-16 Mountain West)has already broken the school’s single-season record for losses and was attempting to snap a nine-game losing streak on Saturday when it faced Air Force. The Bulldogs lost 72-69. Weaver was balancing 12.5 points and led the group with 4.7 helps. Collins averaged 12.0 points.

Robinson was scoring 10.3 points and getting 6.2 rebounds.Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.