{"id":342648,"date":"2026-03-05T12:55:54","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T17:55:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etrafficlane.com\/60dollarmiracle\/college-hoops-staffer-busted-on-pimping-guns-drugs-charges"},"modified":"2026-03-05T12:55:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T17:55:56","slug":"college-hoops-staffer-busted-on-pimping-guns-drugs-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etrafficlane.com\/60dollarmiracle\/college-hoops-staffer-busted-on-pimping-guns-drugs-charges","title":{"rendered":"School Hoops Staffer Busted on Pimping, Weapons, Medicine Fees"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The men\u2019s basketball program at California State University, Bakersfield is at the center of a wild scandal … after a former player-turned-coach was accused of running a multi-state pimping operation while working for the school.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Authorities say Kevin Mays <\/strong>— an ex-player for the Roadrunners who later joined the staff as a temporary assistant coach — is facing 11 criminal and misdemeanor charges, including felony pimping, after an investigation triggered by a shocking anonymous email.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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According to reports<\/strong><\/a>, then-head coach Rod Barnes <\/strong>received a message in August titled \u201cIMPORTANT MESSAGE 911 911\u201d claiming Mays had been \u201ctrafficking a girl since May\u201d across several states. The sender warned in all caps, \u201cFIX IT OR THE WHOLE STAFF WILL FALL.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/section>\n


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Barnes forwarded the tip to the school\u2019s HR department, which passed it along to university police \u2026 sparking a broader investigation that ultimately led to Mays\u2019 arrest.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Investigators say they identified a woman advertising sex services in Sacramento and set up a sting operation posing as a client. The woman allegedly told police Mays was her boyfriend and that he regularly covered hotel rooms, rental cars and flights tied to her work.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Police say they arrested Mays shortly afterward. A search of his car and apartment allegedly uncovered multiple firearms and a large stash of drugs, while a search of his phone reportedly revealed hundreds of images of child pornography, including photos involving very young children.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Mays had only been hired by the program in June for about $3,000 a month and has pleaded not guilty to all charges. He remains jailed without bail.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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The scandal sent shockwaves through the university\u2019s athletic department. Soon after the arrest, both Barnes and athletic director Kyle Conder <\/strong>left their roles \u2026 though the school has not publicly said whether the departures were directly connected.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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University officials called the allegations \u201cdeeply concerning\u201d and said the school conducted a broader review of its athletics programs in the aftermath.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Meanwhile, investigators say the case is still active as they continue interviews to determine whether additional victims or charges could emerge.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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