Fresno State men's basketball under investigation for ties to sports gambling

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - Fresno State Men's Basketball is officially nether probe by the NCAA and University for players perchance sports betting.

Prior to the Bulldog's roadworthy crippled against Air Force, the squad announced Saturday that "student-athletes Jalen Weaver and Zaon Collins are being withheld from contention arsenic the University reviews an eligibility matter."

Along with the 2 erstwhile Bulldogs, Mykell Robinson, is nether probe and has since been removed from the team's roster. Robinson has not played since Jan. 11 and was averaging 10.3 points and 6.2 rebounds per game.

The probe was sparked internally by the University aft a extremity fixed to Fresno State, subsequently forcing them to impact the NCAA.

Down to conscionable 7 players, the Bulldogs would autumn to Air Force 72-69. Extending their losing streak to 10-games, present tying a programme grounds for astir losses successful a season.

Fresno State Men's Basketball added, "The University and Athletics Department volition person nary further comments regarding the substance astatine this time."