NCAA Bars Four Former Alabama State Players

Four former Alabama State University men's basketball players have been permanently ruled ineligible by the NCAA following an investigation into sports betting and game manipulation.

According to an article from the NCAA, the violations stem from allegations that former student-athletes participated in a scheme to influence the outcome of a December 2024 game against Southern Mississippi in exchange for money from individuals involved in sports betting.

The NCAA identified the former players as Amarr Knox, Shawn Fulcher, Corey Hines and Tony Madlock. All four are no longer members of Alabama State's basketball program and are not currently competing in NCAA athletics.

The NCAA said its investigation found that the players were offered money to help influence the outcome of the Southern Miss game. Investigators determined that the group received a total of $2,000 related to the scheme.

The case came to light after information surfaced during a separate federal investigation involving sports wagering. The NCAA's inquiry later uncovered evidence that some of the former players communicated with bettors prior to the game.

According to the NCAA, Fulcher and Hines were also found to have violated NCAA rules by providing false or misleading information during the investigation. Both were later indicted in federal court on charges connected to sports wagering activities.

The NCAA classified the violations as Level I, the most serious category of NCAA infractions. As a result, all four former student-athletes have been permanently ruled ineligible to compete in NCAA sports.

The decision serves as another reminder of the NCAA's ongoing focus on protecting the integrity of college athletics as legalized sports betting continues to expand across the country.

To read the full story and review the NCAA's findings in detail, visit the NCAA website.