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Key facts in the latest NCAA basketball betting investigation

Federal prosecutors have revealed a sprawling scheme to rig college basketball games while yielding big payouts to gamblers

8 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Yohan Traore - Scores 14 off the bench Traore notched 14 points (7-8 FG), two rebounds and two blocks over 24 minutes during Wednesday's 89-75 loss to Xavier.

Impact Traore tied a season high with 24 minutes off the bench Wednesday, and he made his impact felt. He scored 14 points for the fourth time this season, hitting seven of his eight shots from the field. He also blocked a season-high two shots and grabbed two rebounds on the defensive end. Although he hasn't started a game yet this season, he's played at least 20 minutes in five straight games, so he's clearly established himself as a crucial part of the Bulldogs' rotation.

22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yame Butler - Scores 14 versus Xavier Butler posted 14 points (5-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and two assists over 22 minutes during Wednesday's 89-75 loss to Xavier.

Impact Butler made his second start of the season Wednesday, this time replacing Azavier Robinson in the starting five. He made the most of his opportunity as he set season highs in points (14) and three-pointers made (three) in just his third game logging over 20 minutes this season. It's unclear if he will remain in the starting lineup Saturday at Seton Hall, but he certainly appears to be earning more trust from the coaching staff.

22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Michael Ajayi - Productive in Wednesday's loss Ajayi produced 22 points (9-16 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 1-3 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and two blocks over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 89-75 loss to Xavier.

Impact Ajayi recorded his 13th double-double of the season Wednesday, including his fifth in his last six appearances. He scored over 20 points for the fourth time this season and the first time since Dec. 13, but it was not enough to avoid a loss to the Bulldogs' rival. He hit a season-high three three-pointers and blocked two shots, but he committed five costly turnovers which certainly contributed to the loss. He'll look to clean that aspect of his game up Saturday at Seton Hall.

22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Xavier wins 89-75 over Butler

Led by Tre Carroll's 29 points, the Xavier Musketeers defeated the Butler Bulldogs 89-75

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Azavier Robinson - Scores four in loss Robinson (undisclosed) had four points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT) over five minutes during Wednesday's 89-75 loss to Xavier.

Impact Robinson, who was questionable to suit up Wednesday, scored four points during Wednesday's loss against the Musketeers. The 6-foot-2 freshman, who was limited to just five minutes in the contest, is averaging 5.5 points, 1.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.4 steals on 16.5 minutes per game this season (17 games).

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Azavier Robinson - Questionable to play Wednesday Robinson (undisclosed) is questionable Wednesday at Xavier.

Impact It's unclear why Robinson is a question mark, but the freshman guard's status has been thrown into question Wednesday night. Robinson has started the last 10 games for the Bulldogs, averaging 6.1 points, 1.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists. If he can't go, expect more minutes for Evan Haywood.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Butler vs. Xavier Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 14

Preview the Jan 14 matchup between the Butler Bulldogs and Xavier Musketeers with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, odds, over/und...

2 DAYS AGO • Data Skrive

Butler vs. Xavier Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 14

Xavier hosts Butler after Moore's 23-point game

Xavier hosts the Butler Bulldogs after Malik Moore scored 23 points in Xavier's 97-84 win over the Providence Friars

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Moore leads Xavier against Butler after 23-point game

Xavier plays the Butler Bulldogs after Malik Moore scored 23 points in Xavier's 97-84 victory over the Providence Friars

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Evan Haywood - Scores 11 in Tuesday's loss Haywood posted 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt), three rebounds and two steals in 22 minutes during Tuesday's 84-70 loss to St. John's.

Impact Haywood scored 11 points Tuesday, the sixth time in his last seven games he's scored at least 10 points after doing it just once over the first nine games of the campaign. Although he provided a nice shooting spark off the bench, he also committed a season-high four turnovers after committing just three across the first 15 games of the season.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Finley Bizjack - Scores 21 in loss Bizjack ended with 21 points (8-16 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and two rebounds in 35 minutes during Tuesday's 84-70 loss to St. John's.

Impact Bizjack scored over 20 points for the sixth time this season Tuesday, although this was the first occasion where it came during a loss. After shooting just 28.4 percent from the field over his last five games, he bounced back by hitting eight of his 16 shots from the field and going 3-7 from beyond the arc. He will look to keep that momentum going into next Wednesday at Xavier.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Ejiofor has 18, St. John's defeats Butler 84-70

Led by Zuby Ejiofor's 18 points, the St. John's Red Storm defeated the Butler Bulldogs 84-70 on Tuesday

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

Men's College Basketball Top 10, Bubble Team NET Rankings: Duke, Gonzaga Slip

Here are the top 10 men's college basketball teams by NET ranking, who is already fighting on the bubble and the biggest risers and fallers...

JANUARY 6 • FOX SPORTS

Men's College Basketball Top 10, Bubble Team NET Rankings: Duke, Gonzaga Slip

Ejiofor leads St. John's against Butler after 33-point game

St. John's visits the Butler Bulldogs after Zuby Ejiofor scored 33 points in the Red Storm's 77-71 loss to the Providence Friars

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

St. John's vs. Butler Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 6

Preview the Jan 6 matchup between the St. John's Red Storm and Butler Bulldogs with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, odds, over/u...

JANUARY 6 • Data Skrive

St. John's vs. Butler Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 6

Butler hosts St. John's following Ejiofor's 33-point showing

St. John's visits the Butler Bulldogs after Zuby Ejiofor scored 33 points in the Red Storm's 77-71 loss to the Providence Friars

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Lindsay scores 18, Villanova downs Butler 85-67

Led by Bryce Lindsay's 18 points, the Villanova Wildcats defeated the Butler Bulldogs 85-67

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Michael Ajayi - Logs another double-double Ajayi posted 12 points (4-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists and two steals in 35 minutes during Saturday's 85-67 loss to Villanova.

Impact Ajayi has been a double-double machine as of late, and he continued his tear even in the loss to the Wildcats. The senior forward has now logged four straight double-doubles for the Bulldogs, and he's notched six steals and four blocks in that stretch. He's also now averaging 16.3 points and 12.3 rebounds across 15 starts this campaign.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Butler vs. Villanova Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 3

Preview the Jan 3 matchup between the Butler Bulldogs and Villanova Wildcats with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, odds, over/und...

JANUARY 3 • Data Skrive

Butler vs. Villanova Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 3

Villanova visits Butler after Traore's 20-point game

Butler hosts the Villanova Wildcats after Yohan Traore scored 20 points in Butler's 89-85 loss to the Creighton Bluejays

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Last Night in College Basketball: Well That Won't Help Gonzaga's Rankings

Gonzaga nearly blew it against San Diego, a Creighton duo led to a Big East W, a 15-dime game, Rice wins a bubble matchup and more from Tues...

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in College Basketball: Well That Won't Help Gonzaga's Rankings

Green and Swartz combine for 55 as Creighton takes down Butler 89-85

Led by Jasen Green's 23 points, the Creighton Bluejays defeated the Butler Bulldogs 89-85 on Tuesday

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Women's College Basketball Top 10, Bubble Team NET Rankings: MSU Drops, UMD Rises

Here are the top 10 women's college basketball teams by NET ranking, who is already fighting on the bubble and the biggest risers and faller...

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Women's College Basketball Top 10, Bubble Team NET Rankings: MSU Drops, UMD Rises

Men's College Basketball Top 10, Bubble Team NET Rankings: Gonzaga Makes Its Push

Here are the top 10 men's college basketball teams by NET ranking, who is already fighting on the bubble and the biggest risers and fallers...

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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Key facts in the latest NCAA basketball betting investigation

Xavier wins 89-75 over Butler

Butler vs. Xavier Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 14

Xavier hosts Butler after Moore's 23-point game

Moore leads Xavier against Butler after 23-point game

Ejiofor has 18, St. John's defeats Butler 84-70

Men's College Basketball Top 10, Bubble Team NET Rankings: Duke, Gonzaga Slip

Ejiofor leads St. John's against Butler after 33-point game

St. John's vs. Butler Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 6

Butler hosts St. John's following Ejiofor's 33-point showing

Lindsay scores 18, Villanova downs Butler 85-67

Butler vs. Villanova Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 3

Villanova visits Butler after Traore's 20-point game

Last Night in College Basketball: Well That Won't Help Gonzaga's Rankings

Green and Swartz combine for 55 as Creighton takes down Butler 89-85

Women's College Basketball Top 10, Bubble Team NET Rankings: MSU Drops, UMD Rises

Men's College Basketball Top 10, Bubble Team NET Rankings: Gonzaga Makes Its Push