Kerr Kriisa has reportedly been arrested by the FBI. The former collegiate basketball player is allegedly connected to a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme, per The New York Post. He is now awaiting extradition. Kriisa spent six seasons in the NCASS, suiting up for four different programs.
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According to Kentucky Sports Radio, Kriisa was arrested in Lexington, Kentucky, on Friday, July 3.
"The 25-year-old from Estonia's arrest was in connection with a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme dating back to his time at West Virginia as a Mountaineer in 2023-24," Kentucky Sports Radio reported. "He's being extradited back to West Virginia with a court hearing scheduled for next week."
Currently, details regarding the fraud allegations have not been made public. However, that didn't stop Kriisa from being booked into Fayette County Detention Center following his arrest, per WKYT.
According to The New York Post, Kriisa was preparing for an upcoming basketball tournament for college graduates. The tournament, known as "The Basketball Tournament," has a $2 million prize. He was set to represent the University of Kentucky team, dubbed "La Familia."
Of course, Kriisa will no longer be part of the Kentucky squad. He was expected to make his tournament debut later this month on July 18.
Kerr Kriisa Impressed Throughout His College Career
Kriisa entered the NCAA system in 2020 with the Arizona Wildcats. As a rookie, he suited up for 8 games in the Pac-12, averaging 5.5 points and 2.4 assists. Kriisa's playing time exploded during his sophomore year, as he suited up for 33 games, starting 31, and improved his scoring to 9.7 points per game.
In his third year with the Wildcats, Kriisa showcased his playmaking skills. He dished out 5.1 dimes per night while shooting 36.6% from deep on 6.5 attempts per game. Solid production for a third-year guard.
Kriisa then moved to West Virginia for one season. It's this year that he allegedly participated in the fraud scheme.
After leaving West Virginia, Kriisa spent a season with Kentucky in the SEC. He then moved to Cincinnati in the Big 12, playing 19 games.
Despite his long collegiate career, Kriisa never made it to the NBA ranks.
