Point shaving

The practice of shaving points is illegal in some countries, and stiff penalties are imposed for those caught and convicted, including jail time.

Basketball is a particularly easy medium for shaving points because of the scoring tempo of the game and the ease by which one player can influence key events.

By deliberately missing shots or committing turnovers or fouls, a corrupt player can covertly ensure that their team fails to cover the point spread without an outright loss.

believe that it unwittingly encouraged point shaving due to its formerly strict rules regarding amateurism, combined with the large amount of money wagered on its games.

He bounces back from the scandal to play at a junior college, leading to a scholarship to the University of Maryland and a career in the NBA.