Former Temple basketball participant Hysier Miller is underneath investigation by federal authorities for betting on Owls video games, based on a report from ESPN.
Miller, who transferred to Virginia Tech this season after spending three years at Temple, allegedly point-shaved and glued the result of video games, per the outlet.
In October, Miller was dismissed by the Hokies “due to circumstances prior to his enrollment at Virginia Tech,” which presumably stemmed from his function within the playing scandal at Temple.
In an announcement to ESPN, Miller’s legal professional, Jason P. Bologna, mentioned, “Hysier Miller has overcome more adversity in his 22 years than most people face in their lifetime. He will meet and overcome whatever obstacles lay ahead.”
College spokesperson Steve Orbanek instructed ESPN that Temple is “aware of the deeply concerning allegations of sports wagering last season,” and “will cooperate fully should we be contacted,” though the varsity hasn’t “received any requests for information” from legislation enforcement.
Temple’s basketball crew got here underneath fireplace final March earlier than a recreation towards UAB, which noticed the Owls transfer from a 1.5-point underdog to an eight-point underdog on recreation day.
The Owls would get blown out, 100-72, with Miller scoring simply eight factors on 3-of-9 taking pictures with zero assists.
The crew additionally raised eyebrows throughout a loss to Tulsa as a 5.5-point favourite.
They’d fall behind 16-2 within the first half and lose that recreation by 5 factors.
Throughout his final season at Temple, Miller averaged 15.9 factors, 3.6 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.8 steals whereas enjoying 36.4 minutes per recreation.
The Owls went 12-19 throughout the common season earlier than making a run to the AAC Event championship recreation, wherein they misplaced to AUB.
