Jalen Smith Pleads Guilty in NCAA Point-Shaving Scandal

Jalen Smith, 30, has pleaded guilty to bribery, wire fraud, and firearms charges related to a college basketball point-shaving scheme. Prosecutors identified Smith as a "fixer" who managed players across 17 Division I teams to influence betting spreads between 2022 and 2025. He faces up to 20 years for fraud and five years for bribery. On the court, Smith contributed two free throws with 1.4 seconds left in regulation to force overtime in the Bulls' win over the Warriors.