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Oct 14, 2021 · If you need a reminder of the scandal that, at the time, rocked college athletics: Arizona State University's Steve "Hedake" Smith and Isaac Burton got wrapped up with the campus bookie, Benny...
- Brady Langmann
- Entertainment Editor
- blangmann@hearst.com
Stevin “Hedake” Smith played point guard for Arizona State University from 1991 through 1994, and was a two-time All-Pac-10 selection. However, he also became involved in the 1994 Arizona State point-shaving scandal along with ASU teammate Isaac Burton.
- 1994–2008
- H. Grady Spruce (Dallas, Texas)
- Arizona State (1990–1994)
Dec 11, 2018 · Twenty-five years ago, the Arizona State men’s basketball program was at the center of a point-shaving scandal, one that has triggered new discussion in light of the Supreme Court’s decision in May to clear the way for states to legalize sports betting.
Mar 15, 2019 · Proactive Las Vegas bookmakers are generally regarded as the first group to uncover a 1994 point-shaving scheme led by ASU star player Stevin (Hedake) Smith under the guidance of friend and fellow ASU student Benny Silman. The collusion and scandal involved trying to keep ASU from covering point spreads in four Pac-10 college basketball games.
Jun 21, 1999 · Jun 21, 1999. PHOENIX (AP) — A former Arizona State player apologized and another defendant cried before they and three other men were sentenced to prison or probation in a college basketball...
Benny Silman of New York City is a former student turned campus bookmaker who was jailed for masterminding a point shaving scandal at Arizona State University.
Oct 19, 2021 · We’re seeing a dramatic change in those attitudes as many states — including Arizona — have legalized sports betting. But back in 1994, that was definitely not the case, when Arizona State University’s men’s basketball team was caught up in a point-shaving scandal.
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