A former member of Temple’s men’s basketball team is reportedly under investigation for allegedly modifying his game.
Haicie Miller, as a member of the Owls, was accused of betting on games he played and deducting points.
The investigation began in March after unusual betting activity on Temple’s game against UAB.
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Temple Owls guard Hisie Miller (3) to UAB Blazers forward Javian Davis (0) during the American Athletic Conference championship game at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, on March 17, 2024. Trying to drive. (Chris Leduc/Icon Sportswire, Getty Images pictures)
Miller transferred. Virginia Tech, however, said he was terminated last month “due to circumstances prior to his enrollment at Virginia Tech.”
“Hisea Miller has overcome more adversity in 22 years than most people face in a lifetime,” Miller’s attorneys said in a statement via ESPN. “He will overcome and overcome every obstacle that lies ahead.”
“We are deeply aware of the allegations of sports betting last season,” Temple said in a statement. “We will cooperate fully if we are contacted.”
The Blazers open as 1.5-point favorites, but the spread suddenly increases, making them eight favorites. Temple ended up as a 7-point underdog.
UAB won 100-72, making it a no-sweat cover. Miller scored eight runs on 3-for-9 shooting.
Temple lost to UAB in the AAC Championship after Miller averaged 27.8 points per game in the tournament.
Temple Owls guard Hisie Miller (3) shoots a jumper during the American Athletic Conference championship game against the UAB Blazers at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, on March 17, 2024. (Chris Leduc/Icon Sportswire, Getty Images pictures)
The rise of legal sports betting in the United States, especially among college students, has sparked concerns about increased stress on athletes and the potential for illegal activity. NCAA President Charlie Baker said earlier this year that the NCAA was trying to revise the “harsh” penalties college athletes face for violating rules governing sports betting.
This topic made headlines last year in two high-profile cases. Nearly two dozen Iowa and Iowa State athletes have been criminally charged following a state investigation into illegal sports betting. Some charges were dropped after investigators found the Iowa State athletic building misused tracking software that detected open mobile betting apps.
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Earlier this year, former NBA player Jontay Porter, who was banned permanently from the NBA for gambling, pleaded guilty to his role in the scheme that led to his punishment.
Porter pleaded guilty. wire fraud conspiracy And you will be sentenced to more than 4 years in prison.
Porter received a lifetime ban on April 17 after an NBA investigation found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors and bet on games in violation of league rules. The NBA prohibits players from betting on the league or league assets.
“Previous findings include the following,” the league said. (Toronto) RaptorsDuring a game on March 20, (Jontay) revealed confidential information about his health condition to an individual he knew to be an NBA bettor.
Temple Owls guard Hisie Miller (3) drives the baseline during the American Athletic Conference championship game against the UAB Blazers at Dickies Arena on March 17, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas. (Chris Leduc/Icon Sportswire, Getty Images pictures)
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“Another individual associated with Porter and known to be an NBA bettor placed an $80,000 parlay proposition bet with an online sportsbook to win $1.1 million, betting (Porter) would underperform in the March 20 game. ”
Porter played just three minutes of the contest, claiming to be sore. He was also found to have placed 13 bets on NBA games.
39 states allow betting on sports.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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