Gambling Allegations Rock New Orleans Basketball Team
LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE:Four members of the New Orleans Privateers men's basketball team are being investigated by the NCAA for possible connections to sports gambling, which could result in serious penalties.
James White, Jah Short, Dae Dae Hunter, and Jamond Vincent have been suspended since late January. Their last game for the Privateers was on January 27, when the team lost to Incarnate Word.
In its only public comment on the matter, the university attributed the suspensions to a breach of team rules without providing further details. However, a confidential source close to the matter has revealed to local reporters that the players' suspension stems from gambling-related infractions, and they will remain sidelined.
Before being suspended, White was the Privateers' leading scorer, averaging 19.2 points per game in his fourth year.
Since the suspensions, New Orleans (4-25, 2-16 Southland) has struggled mightily, losing eight consecutive games. The team faces their next challenge at UT Rio Grande Valley on Saturday.
Fresno State Players Accused of Gambling
This development comes on the heels of a separate probe launched by Fresno State and the NCAA on February 24, examining potential sports gambling ties within the men's basketball team.
The Fresno Bee first broke the story of an internal investigation at Fresno State, prompting school officials to notify the NCAA, which is now conducting a separate investigation.
On Saturday, Fresno State announced the suspension of two top scorers from its men's basketball team while also confirming the removal of a third player from the roster.
The university revealed that Jalen Weaver and Zaon Collins are being withheld from competition due to an ongoing review of an eligibility issue and declined further comment.
Prior to their suspensions, Weaver was averaging 12.5 points per contest and paced the team with 4.7 assists, while Collins contributed 12.0 points per game.
Mykell Robinson, who had averaged 10.3 points per contest for the Bulldogs, is also facing scrutiny. Robison’s last appearance for the team was on January 11, and it has been confirmed that he has officially parted ways with them.
With a dismal 5-23 record (1-16 Mountain West), Fresno State had broken its single-season record for losses. The team was hoping to end a nine-game losing streak last Saturday but came up short in a 72-69 loss to Air Force.
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