Three division I men’s basketball players have permanently withdrawn their suitability after the NCAA’s committee for violations discovered that they participated in gambling, including gambling at their own competitions and “manipulate” their versions to change the results, according to a statement released by the NCAA on Wednesday.
The three players – Steven Vasquez, Jalen Weaver and Mykell Robinson – all played in their career in Fresno State at a certain moment. In February the Fresno Bee reported that Weaver was kept from games because of an investigation into gambling. That followed news that Robinson, who had not played against Nevada since a loss of January 11, was also missing in action. At the end of February, Vasquez, who was transferred from Fresno, was removed from the online schedule of San Jose State.
The state of Fresno adheres to the highest standards of integrity, character and sportiness, and has a relentless commitment to compliance with all NCAA and conference rules, “said Fresno State in a statement.” The university has proactively reported information with regard to sports bets with the NCAA with the NCAA and collaborated with the NCAA staff in the entire study. Although the consequences for the former student athletes are considerable, the case eventually resulted in a level III/secondary violation and no sanctions for the institution. The university continues to have faith in the culture of the Fresno State Athletics and is grateful to conclude this issue. “
A person who was informed about the investigation told Athletics That the situation in the state of Fresno with Vazquez, Weaver and Robinson is not related to the federal investigation with the Temple Point scandal in 2024, which has ties with Miami Heat Guard Terry Rozier.
During the 2023-24 season, Robinson and Vasquez were housemates in the state of Fresno. According to the NCAA, Robinson sent Vasquez, who was then sent in the state of San Jose in January 2025, about his plan to “find out” in various statistical categories “during a regular season competition. Three people – Robinson, Vasquez and a third party – bet that $ 2,200 is combined on Robinson for his underperformance and won a combined $ 15,950.
In addition, Robinson placed 13 Daily Fantasy Prop Bets of a total of $ 454 on Parlays that again include its own performance. He did not win on all his bets, but collected $ 618 on one occasion.
Robinson also placed several bets on Weaver, his teammate of the state of Fresno. The two “changed information” about their respective bets, and as a result, Weaver posted extra prop betting and won $ 260.
In February Athletics Reported that Zaon Collins was also remembered by the Fresno State Competition. Collins is not mentioned in the Wednesday release of the NCAA and is mentioned as a Junior Guard in the online schedule of Fresno State 2025-26. He is confronted with no NCAA discipline and the business with Robinson, Vasquez and Weaver is now closed. Collins did not play in the game of Fresno State February 22 vs. Air Force, but returned to the floor on March 1 to play Boise State and played in the last three games of Fresno State.
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