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The Scheme is a 2020 documentary film released on HBO that examines the FBI's investigation into corruption in college basketball recruiting. The film centers on Christian Dawkins, a sports agent and business manager who became a central figure in the federal criminal cases that resulted from the investigation. Through interviews and footage, the documentary explores the complex financial relationships between youth basketball, apparel companies, and NCAA programs, as well as the legal proceedings that led to convictions and reforms in college sports.
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What case does The Scheme examine?
The 2020 HBO documentary examines the FBI investigation into corruption in college basketball recruiting. It centers on sports agent and business manager Christian Dawkins.
Who is Christian Dawkins in The Scheme?
Dawkins was a young basketball agent who became a central figure in the federal recruiting investigation known as the college basketball corruption scandal. The film presents his account of the case and the government's tactics.
Which FBI investigation is connected to The Scheme?
The story is tied to the 2017 FBI investigation into payments and influence in NCAA basketball recruiting. The case involved programs, assistant coaches, agents, and advisers across college basketball.
Who directed The Scheme?
Pat Kondelis directed the documentary for HBO, which released it in 2020. It uses interviews, recordings, and court-related material to examine both the recruiting network and the prosecution.
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