Federal authorities have taken former West Virginia guard Kerr Kriisa into custody on accusations of participating in a multimillion‑dollar fraud scheme that allegedly unfolded during his tenure with the Mountaineers.
A career shadowed by injury and controversy
Kriisa’s path through the college ranks began with a high‑profile move from Arizona, where he accepted impermissible benefits and served a nine‑game suspension before joining the Mountaineers for the 2023‑24 season.
During that season he posted averages of 11 points, 4.7 assists and 2.5 rebounds per game, numbers that reflected both promise and the impact of lingering injuries.
After a season‑ending foot injury at Kentucky, he transferred to Cincinnati, where he contributed 5.8 points and three assists per game before a separated shoulder ended his final appearance against his former team.
The FBI’s case now seeks his extradition to West Virginia, where a court hearing is scheduled for next week, bringing the alleged scheme into the public eye.