A jaw-dropping, stomach-turning tour of the corruption that flourished in college basketballs pre-NIL monopsony. George WIll, The Washington Post
[ A] Goodfellas storyHot Dog Money cross-examines the seedy culture that created [ Marty Blazer] and still makes college sports the major American spectacle that it is. The Guardian
[ A] lively readLawson, a dogged investigative journalist, vividly tells the story of the three years Blazer spent working undercover to prove the NCAA plot was a 'multibillion-dollar scam'Lawson is adept at building momentum and has a sharp eye for cinematic detail. The Washington Post
Lawson carefully balances Blazers self-aggrandizement with details of his fraudulent activities, and convincingly argues that the case 'held up a mirror to important American institutionsreaping huge profits on the backs of kids playing the sports they love.' This thoroughly reported deep dive impresses. Publishers Weekly
[ E]xcellent[ an] evenhanded portrayal of a flawed subject. Booklist
Lawson thoughtfully explores corruption in this excellent book. His evenhanded portrayal of a flawed subject illustrates how Blazer functioned as just one of many operators in an unprincipled environment in which rampant exploitation of youth is enabled. Kirkus Reviews
An inherently fascinating, riveting, detailed account of college basketball corruption and organized crime, Hot Dog Money deserves as wide a readership as possible and must be considered essential reading for the legions of fans with respect to college basketball and a 'must' for readers with an interest in contemporary organized crime. Midwest Book Review
Praise for Guy Lawson
Octopus
Lawson has found golda fantastic story, in both senses of the word, with a freshness that recalls Liars Poker. The New York Times
I was riveted by Mr. Lawsons tellingThe story is mind-boggling. Andrew Sorkin, The New York Times (DealBook)
Lawsons reporting is prodigious. Fortune
Brings to life one of the most colorful, and often engaging, con men of this or any other centuryan entertaining, well-told tale. The Washington Times
Lawson nimbly traverses the labyrinthine depthsa harrowing thrill ride into the unraveling mind of a desperate operator. Kirkus Reviews
War Dogs
The reporting is incredible. MSNBCs The Cycle
Guy Lawson has done a miraculous joba glorious piece of investigative journalism. Florida Weekly
Lawsons eye for detail and extensive research are commendable. Publishers Weekly
