A former member of Temple's men's basketball team is reportedly under investigation for allegedly fixing his own games.
Hyger Miller is accused of betting on games he played as a member of the Owls and shaving off points.
The investigation began in March after unusual gambling activity occurred during the Temple-UAB game.
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Temple Owls guard Heijah Miller, 3, plays UAB Blazers forward during the American Athletic Conference championship game at Dickies Arena on March 17, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas. , tries to pass Javian Davis (0 years old) with his car. (Chris Leduc/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Miller transferred to Virginia Tech, but was fired last month “due to circumstances prior to his admission to Virginia Tech,” Virginia Tech said in a statement.
“Hijah Miller has overcome more adversity in 22 years than most people face in a lifetime, and will continue to rise to whatever obstacles may come his way,” Miller's attorney said in a statement via ESPN. said.
“We are deeply concerned about the sports betting allegations from last season,” Temple said in a statement. “We will cooperate fully if contacted.”
The Blazers started as the favorites by 1.5 points, but quickly widened to become the favorites by 8 points. Temple ultimately lost by seven points.
UAB won 100-72, making for a sweaty cover. Miller scored eight points on 3-of-9 shooting.
Temple lost to UAB in the AAC Championship after Miller averaged 27.8 points per game in the tournament.
Temple Owls guard Heijah Miller, 3, shoots a jumper during the American Athletic Conference Championship game against the UAB Blazers at Dickies Arena on March 17, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas. emit. (Chris Leduc/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
The rise in legal sports betting in the United States, especially among college students, has raised concerns that it will increase stress on athletes and increase the likelihood of cheating. NCAA President Charlie Baker said earlier this year that the NCAA is working to modify “draconian” penalties for college athletes who violate sports betting rules.
The topic made headlines last year due to two high-profile cases. About 20 Iowa State University and Iowa State athletes have been charged with criminal charges following a state investigation into illegal sports betting. Some charges were dropped after investigators found that they exploited tracking software that detected mobile gambling apps open inside Iowa State athletic facilities.
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Former NBA player Jontay Porter, who was banned for life from the NBA for gambling earlier this year, has pleaded guilty to his role in the scheme that led to his punishment.
porter pleaded guilty Conspiracy to commit wire fraud And he could be sentenced to more than four years in prison.
Porter was banned for life on April 17 after an NBA investigation found he leaked confidential information to sports bettors and bet on games in violation of league rules. The NBA prohibits players from betting on the league or its assets.
“The investigation became known before the game,” the league said. [Toronto] raptorsThe match on March 20th, [Jontay] He disclosed confidential information about his health to someone he knew to be an NBA bettor.
Temple Owls guard Heijah Miller, 3, stands on the baseline during the American Athletic Conference Championship game against the UAB Blazers at Dickies Arena on March 17, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas. drive. (Chris Leduc/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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“Another person associated with Porter and known to be an NBA bettor then placed an $80,000 parlay proposition bet at an online sportsbook and won $1.1 million. [Porter] We will perform poorly in the match on March 20th.”
Porter claimed to be ill and played just three minutes in the game. It was also discovered that he had bet on NBA games 13 times.
Thirty-nine states allow some form of betting on sports.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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