A former member of Temple’s men’s basketball team is being investigated for allegedly fixing his own game.
Hysier Miller is accused of betting on games played and scoring points as a member of the Owls.
An investigation began in March after unusual batting activity for a Temple game against UAB.
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Temple Owls guard Hyzier Miller (3) tries to drive by UAB Blazers forward Javin Davis (0) during the American Athletic Conference championship game March 17, 2024 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. (Chris Leduc/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Miller transferred to Virginia Tech but was dismissed last month “due to circumstances prior to his enrollment at Virginia Tech,” Virginia Tech said.
“Hezier Miller has overcome more adversity in his 22 years than most people will ever face in their lifetime,” Miller’s attorneys said in a statement via ESPN.
Temple said in a statement that it was “aware of the allegations of sports betting last season” and “will cooperate fully if we are contacted.”
The Blazers opened as 1.5-point favorites, but the spread suddenly increased to eight-point favorites. Temple eventually closed as a seven-point underdog.
UAB won 100-72, making it a sweaty cover. Miller scored eight points on 3-for-9 shooting.
Temple lost to UAB in the AAC Championship, while Miller averaged 27.8 points per game in the tournament.
Temple Owls guard Hyzier Miller (3) shoots a jumper during the American Athletic Conference championship game against the UAB Blazers on March 17, 2024 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. (Chris Leduc/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
The growth of legalized sports betting in the United States, particularly among college-aged people, has raised concerns about the increased stress on players and the potential for wrongdoing. NCAA President Charlie Baker said earlier this year that the NCAA is looking to amend the “severe” penalties college athletes face for violating sports betting rules.
The topic made headlines last year in two high-profile cases. About two dozen Iowa State and Iowa athletes were charged criminally following a state investigation into illegal sports betting. Some of the charges were dropped after investigators were found to have misused tracking software that detected open mobile betting apps in Iowa State athletic buildings.
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Earlier this year, former NBA player Jonte Porter, who was banned for life from the NBA for gambling, admitted his role in the scheme that led to his conviction.
Porter pleaded guilty. Conspiracy to commit wire fraud And faces more than four years in prison.
Porter was banned for life on April 17 after the NBA found in an investigation that he had disclosed confidential information to sports bettors and bets on sports in violation of league rules. The NBA prohibits players from betting on the league or any of its properties.
The league said an earlier investigation found that [Toronto] RaptorsMarch 20 game, [Jontay] Disclosed confidential information about his health condition to an individual he knew to be an NBA bettor.
Temple Owls guard Hysier Miller (3) runs the baseline against the UAB Blazers during the American Athletic Conference championship game on March 17, 2024 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. (Chris Leduc/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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“Another individual with whom Porter is associated and known to be an NBA bettor, later placed an $80,000 parlay proposition bet with an online sportsbook to win $1.1 million, [Porter] Will underperform in the March 20 match.
Porter played just three minutes in the contest, claiming to be ill. He placed 13 bets on NBA games.
Twenty-nine states allow some form of betting on sports.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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