Ex-NBA star Chuck “The Rifleman” Connors Person, a former assistant basketball coach at Auburn, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a conspiracy charge for his role in a kickback scheme in which NCAA coaches took payment for student athletes to agents, apparel companies and others.
Person pleade🧸d guilty to accepting $91,500 in bribes during his time at Aub🌃urn for sending basketball players to an investment adviser.
“Yes, ma’am,” replied Person when Manhattan federal 𝕴Judge Loretta Preska asked him if he is “in fact guilty” of the charge and she accepted the plea.
Under the conditions of the plea deal, Person will face anywhere from 24 to 30 months in prison. He will also ﷽have to forfeit his ill-gotten gains and will not be able to appeal.
His sentencing is set for July 9.