Point-Shaving Probe Into 1994 Sun Devil Games Reportedly Ends

Federal investigators have reportedly concluded a three-year probe into possible point-shaving in two 1994 Arizona State basketball games.

ESPN reported Tuesday that search warrants have been prepared in the case that focuses on games against Washington and Washington State. Betting was so heavy and unusual in the games that most Las Vegas bookies stopped taking bets.

Arizona State officials said the last they had heard about the case was in 1994, when rumors circulated about the unusual betting. The Pacific 10 Conference released a statement on March 7, 1994, saying the Nevada Gaming Control Board told conference officials no Arizona State players or officials were under investigation.

“A representative of the board indicated it had no reason to believe there was any involvement of any ASU player or representative,” the Pac-10 statement read. “Its focus will be on the bettors and the pattern and amounts of their wagers.”

Arizona State “has not been advised of any new developments since the initial allegations. The university will cooperate fully if requested,” Athletic Director Kevin White said Tuesday.