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Cedquavious “Dae Dae” Hunter was banned from the NCAA for participating in a scheme in which he and two of his teammates shaved points to earn money from a bettor.

Hunter, Dyquavion Short and Jamond Vincent were offered $5,000 in exchange for their participation in the scheme, and at least seven games were influenced.

“I was money-hungry. That’s all it was. Money-hungry. Fast cash,” Hunter said in an interview with “Good Morning America.”

When initially asked why he took the money, Hunter asked to “skip that question.” After wiping away tears and walking away to compose himself, he delved into his reasoning.

“I just had a child. The school wasn’t paying me money. So, I was trying to get money to actually take care of my child,” Hunter said.

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