The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has decided to permanently rule Iona guard Adam Njie Jr. ineligible following his alleged involvement in a wide-reaching federal gambling and game manipulation investigation tied to college basketball.
No Charges
In a statement released last week, the NCAA said Njie Jr. had agreed to violations related to sharing information with gamblers during the 2024 to 2025 season.
While the player has not been charged with a crime, investigators concluded he participated in conduct that violated NCAA rules, resulting in an immediate and permanent ban from competition.
According to findings from the NCAA, Njie Jr. was contacted by individuals described in federal documents as bettors connected to a larger corruption network under investigation in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
The case is part of a broader probe that has already implicated more than 30 players and overlaps with separate federal cases involving professional basketball figures.
The NCAA alleges that Njie Jr. discussed game information with bettors ahead of multiple contests, including a matchup against Rice in the Bahamas and a December game against Sacred Heart.
In the Rice game, suspicious wagering activity was flagged after bets were placed on Rice covering the first-half spread. Iona ultimately covered the line in a tied halftime game.
He Only Shared Limited Information
Njie Jr. has firmly claimed that he did was not part of any agreement aimed at influencing outcomes, insisting he only shared limited information. He also reportedly faced pressure from individuals connected to the betting activity after one failed attempt to manipulate scoring margins.
The NCAA’s report explains that sharing inside information with gamblers is considered a serious violation, regardless of whether any point shaving actually occurred. Officials went on to emphasize that this type of conduct is one that undermines the very integrity of the competition while falling under strict enforcement rules.
The investigation also mentioned that Njie Jr. transferred away from Iona after the 2024-2025 season, later moving through several programs while still under review by both NCAA enforcement staff and federal authorities.
Despite his cooperation with investigators, his eligibility has not been restored.
The case forms part of a wider concern for college basketball, where prosecutors allege that gambling groups targeted athletes at smaller programs with financial incentives. Federal documents describe a network of fixers who sought to influence point spreads through direct communication with players.
The NCAA said reinstatement would only be possible through its formal review process, but for now, Njie Jr. remains permanently ineligible.