Former Cal State Bakersfield assistant coach sentenced to prison
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 1:57 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Kevin Mays, a former assistant coach at Cal State Bakersfield, was sentenced to four years in prison on charges that include pimping, possession of child pornography, and drug possession while armed. The case has raised significant concerns regarding the integrity of collegiate athletics and the safety of young athletes. Mays’ activities were reportedly uncovered through an investigation that linked him to serious criminal conduct, leading to his arrest. Following the sentencing, further scrutiny on campus policies regarding staff and athlete safety is likely.
- •Kevin Mays sentenced to four years in prison.
- •Charges include pimping and possession of child pornography.
- •Mays served as an assistant coach at Cal State Bakersfield.
- •The investigation revealed links to serious criminal conduct.
- •Further scrutiny on collegiate athletics policies anticipated.
- 1:57 AMYahoo Sports — Former CSUB assistant coach/player sentenced for pimping, child porn convictions
- 9:01 PMESPN NCAAM — Ex-assistant coach gets prison in pimping case
- 7:47 PMESPN — Ex-assistant coach gets jail time in pimping case
"Former Cal State Bakersfield assistant Kevin Mays was sentenced to four years in prison on charges of pimping, possessing youth or child pornography and drug possession while armed.
"Former Cal State Bakersfield assistant Kevin Mays was sentenced to four years in prison for pimping, possessing child pornography and drug possession while armed.
"Kevin Mays has officially been sentenced to four years in prison after he accepted a plea deal.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 1:57 AMFormer CSUB assistant coach/player sentenced for pimping, child porn convictions
Kevin Mays has officially been sentenced to four years in prison after he accepted a plea deal.
- ESPN NCAAMJul 30, 2026, 9:01 PMEx-assistant coach gets prison in pimping case
Former Cal State Bakersfield assistant Kevin Mays was sentenced to four years in prison for pimping, possessing child pornography and drug possession while armed.
- ESPNJul 30, 2026, 7:47 PMEx-assistant coach gets jail time in pimping case
Former Cal State Bakersfield assistant Kevin Mays was sentenced to four years in prison on charges of pimping, possessing youth or child pornography and drug possession while armed.
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