Part 9/13:
The Broader Impact on College and Professional Sports
This upheaval extends beyond the NBA. College sports, particularly basketball and football, are deeply affected. Reports indicate numerous investigations into college programs, especially historically black colleges, with allegations of gambling, point-shaving, and illicit insider dealings swirling around.
Notably, the NCAA has recently relaxed rules permitting college athletes to bet on professional sports, creating a fertile ground for exploitation and misconduct. Experts like Michael Francis articulate concern that this policy will only exacerbate vulnerabilities, increasing randomness and corruption.