CBS · Jan 21, 2016
Ex-Net Tate George Sentenced To 9 Years For Fraud
Tate George plays for the New Jersey Nets during the 1991-92 season. (credit: Tim DeFrisco/Allsport)TRENTON, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) — Former New Jersey Nets player and UConn star Tate George has been sentenced to nine years in prison for running a real estate Ponzi scheme.
George was sentenced Thursday by a federal judge in Trenton.
Best known for his buzzer-beating shot against Clemson in the 1990 NCAA Tournament, Tate was found guilty in 2013 on four counts of federal wire fraud. His victims included current and former NBA players and celebrities.
George, 47, argued for more than an hour and a half for leniency while maintaining his innocence.
He has been jailed since his conviction.