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Ex-Alabama State men's basketball players banned by NCAA for point shaving
- The NCAA permanently banned Amarr Knox, Shawn Fulcher, Corey Hines and Tony Madlock for point shaving tied to a 2024 game against Southern Miss.
- The players received about $2,000 total for fixing the December 5, 2024 game against Southern Miss, which the Hornets lost 81–64.
- The investigation followed a July 2025 notice to the NCAA from Temple about Hines and related FBI text messages.
- The two bettors were indicted in January on wire fraud and bribery charges related to sports contests.
- Alabama State’s 2025 season included a first March Madness victory in a play-in game before the investigation concluded.
- The NCAA enforcement action was announced publicly by the NCAA on a Friday, June 5.
- All four players were no longer on Alabama State’s roster by the 2025–26 season.
- The NCAA described the payments as part of a ‘game manipulation’ scheme tied to a specific matchup.
- The USA TODAY SPORTS report originated the article about the NCAA bans.
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