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17 college basketball players charged in point shaving scheme: Indictment

todayJanuary 15, 2026

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(NEW YORK) — Former college All-American Antonio Blakeney is among 17 basketball players charged in a point-shaving scheme to fix games in the NCAA and Chinese Basketball Association and rig bets, according to an indictment unsealed Thursday in Philadelphia. 

Federal officials are announcing the charges on Thursday.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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