Former Iona Player Ruled Ineligible After Agreeing to Underperform in Games

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A former men’s basketball player at Iona University was ruled permanently ineligible for his involvement in a point-shaving scheme in which he intentionally underperformed during games.

Key Takeaways

Adam Njie Jr. said he agreed to underperform two December 2024 games.

A bettor allegedly threatened to harm Njie after he didn’t help rig the outcome.

Njie transferred to Dayton and then Hampton but has not appeared in a game since he left Iona.

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The NCAA announced Thursday it found Adam Njie Jr. provided information to known sports bettors before two Iona games in December 2024 during his freshman season. 

In the first instance, Njie told the bettor – who was in cahoots with five other men – that he would underperform in the first half of a Dec. 1 game against Rice, which was a five-point favorite. The player ultimately did not follow through with his promise, and the game went into halftime tied at 35-35. The bettor had placed three bets worth $15,500 on Rice to cover the first-half spread. 

The outraged conspirator threatened Njie with bodily harm for lying. Njie promised he would atone for his actions by throwing the first half of Iona’s next game against Sacred Heart, but Njie again said he did not follow through. Sacred Heart nevertheless took an 18-point lead into halftime despite being a 1.5-point home underdog. 

The NCAA’s bylaws prohibit sharing information with known sports bettors, even if games are not fixed. 

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Although Njie was held out of competition in the 2025-26 season, he was not found guilty in a point-shaving scheme that involved dozens of players. He transferred to Hampton in May.

“Our athletics department and compliance office will now move forward in accordance with all applicable NCAA and institutional reinstatement policies and procedures,” a spokesperson for Hampton told ESPN on Friday. “Hampton University remains committed to full compliance…

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