In May, former UK Basketball staffer Leon Smith pleaded non-guilty to federal charges for his part in a scheme to defraud professional athletes of nearly $1.3 million; today, he changed that plea, pleading guilty to nine counts of aggravated identity theft. Instead of going through a trial, Smith will now await his sentencing on March 12. The minimum sentence he could receive is two years in prison.
In August, Josh Harrellson was awarded $1 million in his civil suit vs. Smith, who defrauded and stole from him while acting as his financial advisor during his pro career.