Airion Simmons, a former men's basketball player at Abilene Christian University, received a permanent ban from the NCAA for his involvement in a point-shaving scheme. The NCAA's Division I Committee on Infractions reported that Simmons colluded with a teammate and a bettor to rig a game in March 2024. During a December 2025 interview, he admitted to being approached by another bettor who also sought to influence game outcomes for profit. This scheme involved players intentionally underperforming in games, allowing fixers to place bets against their teams. Prosecutors in Pennsylvania indicted Simmons and the two bettors on charges including bribery and conspiracy. A former teammate alerted authorities after Simmons attempted to recruit him for the scheme, detailing a FaceTime call where they discussed throwing the game. Simmons claimed he had a hand injury during the game and ultimately received $3,500 for his participation. His case highlights ongoing concerns about integrity in college sports, as he joins two former Fordham University players who were also banned last month for similar offenses.