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A former Abilene Christian University men’s basketball player, Airion Simmons, has been permanently ruled ineligible after a federal indictment revealed a scheme to manipulate game outcomes for monetary gain.
The NCAA's decisive action against former Abilene Christian guard Airion Simmons reveals the escalating battle against illegal gambling in college basketball, a problem that threatens the sport's credibility.
A former Abilene Christian University basketball player was permanently banned by the NCAA and indicted on federal charges after allegedly rigging a game for cash, exposing a scheme that reached bettors and a Dallas parking lot.
Airion Simmons was permanently banned by the NCAA after a federal indictment revealed a $3,500 payment to throw a March 2024 game, part of a wider point-shaving scandal.