Former UK guard Kerr Kriisa arrested by FBI for fraud scheme
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 12:47 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Kerr Kriisa, a former guard for the University of Kentucky, was arrested by the FBI in connection with a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme that began during his time at West Virginia. The 25-year-old player transferred to Kentucky after playing one season with the Mountaineers. He is scheduled to be extradited to West Virginia for a court hearing next week. Kriisa had a brief stint with Kentucky, averaging 4.4 points and 3.8 assists per game before a foot injury cut his season short. According to reports, he will not participate in the upcoming TBT Tournament with the alumni team 'La Familia'.
- •Kriisa arrested by FBI for fraud allegations.
- •Arrest connected to actions at West Virginia.
- •Scheduled extradition to West Virginia for court hearing next week.
- •Averaged 4.4 points and 3.8 assists at Kentucky.
- •No longer competing in TBT Tournament this summer.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Former Kentucky guard Kerr Kriisa arrested by FBI in multi-million dollar fraud scheme
- 12:47 AMYahoo Sports — Former UK guard Kerr Kriisa arrested by FBI
"Kerr Kriisa, who was set to join La Familia for TBT, is being extradited to West Virginia ahead of a court hearing next week.
"Kentucky Sports Radio reports Saturday that the FBI arrested former University of Kentucky guard Kerr Kriisa.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 2:00 AMFormer Kentucky guard Kerr Kriisa arrested by FBI in multi-million dollar fraud scheme
Kerr Kriisa, who was set to join La Familia for TBT, is being extradited to West Virginia ahead of a court hearing next week.
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 12:47 AMFormer UK guard Kerr Kriisa arrested by FBI
Kentucky Sports Radio reports Saturday that the FBI arrested former University of Kentucky guard Kerr Kriisa.
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