October 27, 2025
Major Gambling Scandal Expands
The biggest story today is the widespread sports gambling investigation that continues to rock college basketball. Dayton announced it is withholding transfer Adam Njie from competition due to eligibility issues connected to the ongoing NCAA gambling probe. This comes as federal investigators from the U.S. Attorney's Office are conducting a sweeping investigation into illegal gambling, game-fixing, and performance manipulation.
The scandal has already implicated players from multiple schools including Eastern Michigan, Temple, Arizona State, New Orleans, North Carolina A&T, and Mississippi Valley State. Last week, 34 people were arrested, including NBA players Terry Rozier and coach Chauncey Billups. Sources indicate the number of schools with players under investigation is expected to roughly double in the coming weeks as the season approaches (November 3 start date).
Other Notable College Stories
UConn vs. Louisville Moved
The No. 1 UConn vs. No. 20 Louisville season opener was relocated from Ramstein Air Base in Germany to the Naval Academy due to the government shutdown.
Duke Recruiting Win
Duke landed a commitment from 5-star Bryson Howard, son of former NBA player Josh Howard.
Transfer Portal Impact
The transfer-heavy era continues to reshape college basketball, with players like PJ Haggerty (now at Kansas State) transferring multiple times.
High School Basketball
Sportsmanship Story
In an inspiring display of integrity, an Oklahoma girls basketball team returned their championship trophy after discovering that had actually lost the game.
Conclusion
The gambling investigation is clearly the most impactful story, with potentially far-reaching consequences for college basketball programs nationwide as the season approaches.
-Source: Associated Press (2025, October 24). Ex-Eastern Michigan basketball players refused to cooperate with NCAA gambling investigation. Fox Sports. https://www.foxsports.com/college-basketball/news
Asspciated Press (2025, October 24). The rise of transient transfers: How college basketball's new era is reshaping the game. Fox Sports. https://www.foxsports.com/college-basketball/news
Associated Press. (2025, October 24). UConn vs. Louisville season opener moved to Navy due to government shutdown. Fox Sports. https://www.foxsports.com/college-basketball/news
Fattal, T. (2025, October 24). California high school basketball's top 2026 shooter commits to Kansas. Sports Illustrated. https://www.si.com/high-school/boys-basketball
Forde, P. (2025, October 26). Dayton holds out transfer in connection with widespread sports gambling probe. Sports Illustrated. https://www.si.com/college-basketball/dayton-holds-out-transfer-connection-sports-gambling-probe
Howzitohala. (2025, October 26). Oklahoma girls basketball team returns championship after discovering they actually lost. https://howzitkohala.com/2025/10/26/oklahoma-girls-basketball-team-returns-championship-after-discovering-they-actually-lost/
MaxPreps. (2025, October 23). High school basketball: Hoophall Classic to feature Tyran Stokes, Brandon McCoy and Jordan Smith. https://www.maxpreps.com/news/articles_list.aspx
The Athletic. (2025, October 27). Duke lands commitment from 5-star Bryson Howard, son of ex-NBAer Josh Howard. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/college-basketball/