Eye On College Basketball

FBI’s game-fixing investigation rocks the sport; recapping a wild Wednesday (3 bonkers buzzer-beaters!); F4+1 for a stacked Saturday

Jan 16, 2026
A shocking point-shaving scandal involving 26 individuals has rocked college basketball, raising concerns about integrity in the sport. The podcast dives into the implications of this historic scandal and how gambling culture is influencing game outcomes. They recap a thrilling night filled with buzzer beaters, including Kentucky's dramatic victory over LSU and a sensational half-court shot by SMU's Boopie Miller. Additionally, they preview exciting upcoming matchups, analyzing key teams and players to watch for the weekend.
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Scale Of The Point-Shaving Scandal

  • The indictment alleges widespread point-shaving across at least 17 Division I teams and 29 games.
  • Matt Norlander warns this is the most pervasive game-fixing scandal in college sports history.
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Betting Proliferation Raises Risk

  • Increased legal, ubiquitous sports betting makes college games far more vulnerable to manipulation.
  • Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander link the spread of betting and analytics to easier detection but greater temptation.
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Why Low-Majors Are Targeted

  • Low- and mid-major players are prime targets due to smaller NIL opportunities and weaker protections.
  • Parrish and Norlander explain how modest bribes can manipulate first-half lines without requiring full-game throws.
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