The NCAA has permanently ruled four former Alabama State players ineligible after determining they accepted money from gamblers to influence the outcome of a game during the 2024-25 season. Among those sanctioned is Amarr Knox, the hero of Alabama State’s historic first NCAA Tournament victory, along with teammates Shawn Fulcher, Corey Hines, and Tony Madlock. According to the NCAA, the four players accepted a combined $2,000 from gamblers in an effort to manipulate the outcome of the Hornets’ December 5, 2024 matchup against Southern Miss. The NCAA’s investigation concluded that…
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Knox’s late game heroics lifts Alabama State to NCAA Tournament win
image via Luke Perry Courtesy of Alabama State Athletics Amarr Knox knocked down a buzzer-beating shot with only one second left on the clock to lead the Alabama State men’s basketball team past the Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash 70-68 at University of Dayton Arena Tuesday. The Hornets (20-15) had three players score in double figures, led by Knox, who had 16 points and two steals. Antonio “TJ” Madlock added 11 points and seven rebounds and Cj Hines chipped in as well with 10 points. Alabama State out-rebounded Saint Francis (PA)…
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