The NCAA has permanently banned three men’s basketball players from Fresno State and San Jose State after uncovering that they bet on their own games, shared insider information, and even underperformed to cash in on prop bets. The decision came after an enforcement investigation revealed coordinated gambling activity during the 2024-25 season.
NCAA betting scandal 2025: How it unfolded
The three athletes, Mykell Robinson, Steven Vasquez, and Jalen Weaver, not only bet on themselves but also on each other’s games. Two of them deliberately altered their performances to influence betting outcomes. The scheme led to thousands of dollars in winnings, including one bet where Robinson deliberately underperformed, turning a $2,200 stake into nearly $16,000.
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Robinson even placed 13 daily fantasy sports bets on his own stats, winning $618 on one parlay. He and Weaver exchanged betting-line information before games, leading to coordinated bets. Vasquez, who was at San Jose State at the time, joined in the plan.
Suspicious wagers triggered the probe
The investigation started when Fresno State and a betting integrity monitor flagged unusual prop bets tied to Robinson’s performance. NCAA enforcement staff then uncovered text messages and evidence showing the players’ involvement in fixing bets. Robinson and Vasquez refused to cooperate, while Weaver admitted to the violations.
More schools under NCAA spotlight
The fallout doesn’t stop with Fresno State and San Jose State. The NCAA confirmed it is also investigating 13 athletes across six other basketball programs: Arizona State, Eastern Michigan, Temple, New Orleans, North Carolina A&T, and Mississippi Valley State. Reports suggest some athletes bet for and against their own teams, raising concerns about wider point-shaving schemes.
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Arizona State, the only power-conference school linked so far, has already distanced itself from former guard BJ Freeman, who was dismissed earlier this year. Temple’s former top scorer Hysier Miller was also investigated for point-shaving before transferring to Virginia Tech, where he was dismissed before playing.
NCAA response and industry impact
The NCAA said it monitors more than 22,000 contests every year and vowed to keep chasing integrity risks. President Charlie Baker stressed that while legal betting is here to stay, regulators and sportsbooks need to tighten controls, especially around prop bets, to protect games from manipulation.
For the betting audience, this scandal highlights why sportsbooks and integrity monitors track unusual wagering patterns so closely. Prop bets and player performance lines remain the riskiest market, and this case shows exactly how athletes can exploit them, and why governing bodies are pushing to restrict them.
