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.
- 11:05 PMYahoo Sports — Former Kentucky Guard Kerr Kriisa Arrested by FBI in Alleged Multimillion-Dollar Fraud Case
- 3:36 PMYahoo Sports — Former Kentucky basketball player Kerr Kriisa arrested in Lexington
- 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
"Former University of Kentucky guard Kerr Kriisa was arrested by FBI agents in Lexington and is expected to be extradited to West Virginia in connection ... Read More
"Former UK men's basketball player Kerr Kriisa faces federal charges in connection with allegations of fraud, according to reports.
"Kerr Kriisa, who was set to join La Familia for TBT, is being extradited to West Virginia ahead of a court hearing next week.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 11:05 PMFormer Kentucky Guard Kerr Kriisa Arrested by FBI in Alleged Multimillion-Dollar Fraud Case
Former University of Kentucky guard Kerr Kriisa was arrested by FBI agents in Lexington and is expected to be extradited to West Virginia in connection ... Read More
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 3:36 PMFormer Kentucky basketball player Kerr Kriisa arrested in Lexington
Former UK men's basketball player Kerr Kriisa faces federal charges in connection with allegations of fraud, according to reports.
- 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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