‘Sugar Shane’ Hennen Pleads Guilty in NBA, NCAA Betting Probe
By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Summary
Gambler and basketball trainer Shane Hennen, 41, pleaded guilty in a Philadelphia federal court to conspiracy and fraud charges tied to rigged Chinese Basketball Association and NCAA games, and to a separate scheme using confidential NBA injury and lineup information. Prosecutors say more than 39 players across at least 17 NCAA programmes were involved in attempts to manipulate over 29 games, with over $3 million wagered and losses above $1.1 million for licensed sportsbooks. Sentencing is set for 25 February 2027, and the maximum penalties across the two cases total 125 years.
Why it matters
The guilty plea and alleged game manipulation underscore integrity risks tied to confidential information and licensed sportsbook losses.