Brendan Sorsby Pledges to Help Student Athletes With Gambling Addiction Amid NCAA Setback

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Brendan Sorsby Pledges to Help Student Athletes With Gambling Addiction Amid NCAA Setback

After saying “I accept responsibility for my behavior,” Sorsby added, “I am committed to my ongoing treatment” and will serve as a resource to student athletes, kids with gambling addiction. The NCAA denied Sorsby’s request for reinstatement for eligibility for the 2026 season despite completing a 35-day in-patient rehab for gambling addiction. His court date is June 1 in Lubbock County.

By Nidheesh Kumar

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