NCAA Strips Eligibility: 3 Fresno St and San Jose St Players Banned for Betting on Their Own Games

The NCAA has imposed a ban on three men's college basketball players for their involvement in sports betting, specifically for wagering on their own games at Fresno State and San Jose State, reaping substantial payouts.The findings from the NCAA Committee on Infractions revealed that Mykell Robinson, Steven Vasquez, and Jalen Weaver placed bets on their games or shared information that facilitated betting during the 2024-25 season, with two even manipulating their performances to cover bets. Their eligibility has been permanently eliminated.The sports integrity monitoring service alerted Fresno State and NCAA officials in January regarding unusual prop bets involving Robinson. Subsequently, an investigation commenced. Notably, Robinson had ties with Vasquez, as they were roommates during the 2023-24 season. Text messages indicated Robinson’s strategy to underperform in key game categories.Fresno State confirmed its cooperation with the NCAA during the investigation while avoiding penalties. The case arrives in the wake of growing concerns over gambling in college sports, particularly following a significant scandal in 2017.