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Kennesaw State guard Simeon Cottle (5) makes a lay up against South Florida forward Izaiyah Nelson (35) during the first half of a game Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 at Kennesaw State University. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)
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The future has become far bleaker for a young man named Simeon Cottle. The Kennesaw State star basketball player and Tri-Cities High grad faces allegations that he participate...

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Kennesaw State guard Simeon Cottle (5) makes a lay up against South Florida forward Izaiyah Nelson (35) during the first half of a game Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 at Kennesaw State University. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

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Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson dunks during the first half against the Milwaukee Bucks in the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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