NCAA Permanently Bans Two Ex-Fordham Players Over Betting Scheme
The NCAA permanently banned two former Fordham University basketball players on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, ending their NCAA eligibility over an alleged betting-related game-manipulation scheme. (foxnews.com)
The sanctions follow allegations that the players took part in a coordinated effort to manipulate game outcomes tied to wagers, and the bans immediately bar them from competing in NCAA competition. (foxnews.com)
A permanent NCAA ban prevents those suspended from competing for or representing member institutions and can disqualify them from other college-athletics roles governed by the association. (foxnews.com)
The episode traces back to allegations and an investigation into betting activity tied to Fordham games that prompted the NCAA review. (foxnews.com)
Fox News first reported the bans on Tuesday evening Central time. (foxnews.com)
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📌 Key Facts
- On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, the NCAA declared former Fordham players Elijah Gray and Will Richardson permanently ineligible for NCAA competition.
- Enforcement staff tied the players to a known bettor who placed a $10,000 bet on Fordham’s February 2024 game, wagering that Fordham’s opponent would win.
- Gray told investigators he and Richardson initially agreed to lose the game for $10,000-$15,000 each but said he ultimately played normally and Fordham won.
- The NCAA said Gray admitted violating ethical conduct rules by providing information to a known bettor, while Richardson denied involvement and was found non-cooperative.
- Both cases were classified as Level I ethical conduct violations, the NCAA’s most serious category.
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