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Todd Leary sentenced for felony fraud in youth coaching scheme

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Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Todd Leary sentenced for felony fraud in youth coaching scheme

Summary

Todd Leary, former Indiana basketball star, was sentenced to one year probation on September 30, 2026, following his guilty plea in May for felony fraud. He defrauded nearly $50,000 from a parent by promising to coach his son and create an AAU team but failed to deliver. Leary was ordered to pay $5,000 in restitution to the victim, Matthew Striebel. During the scheme, which lasted from January 2024 to February 2025, Leary received a total of $48,900 but did not fulfill his commitments. Leary admitted in court to struggling with his actions, stating, 'I keep screwing up everything I try to do.'

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By the Numbers

•Leary sentenced to one year probation and ordered to pay $5,000 in restitution.
•Fraud involved promising coaching and an AAU team that never materialized.
•Leary claimed to have been hired by Purdue coach Matt Painter, which was untrue.
•Victim paid Leary a total of $48,900 during the fraud scheme.
•Leary admitted to difficulties, expressing a desire to repay the victim.

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8:22 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Indiana basketball star Todd Leary sentenced in felony fraud coaching case

What they're saying

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Leary was arrested in October and charged with 10 Level 6 felony counts for bilking nearly $50,000 from a parent while promising to coach his son.
— Yahoo Sports

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