Former Temple basketball player Heijer Miller is under investigation by federal authorities for betting on Owls games. According to a report by ESPN.
According to the paper, Miller, who transferred to Virginia Tech this season after spending three years at Temple, is accused of cutting points and modifying the outcome of games.
In October, Miller was fired by the Hokies “due to circumstances prior to his admission to Virginia Tech,” likely due to his role in the gambling scandal at Temple.
“Hijah Miller has overcome more adversity in 22 years than most people face in a lifetime,” Miller's attorney, Jason P. Bologna, said in a statement to ESPN. No matter what obstacles come his way, he will definitely face them and overcome them. ”
University spokesperson Steve Orbanek told ESPN that Temple University is “aware of the very disturbing allegations regarding sports betting from last season” and will “cooperate fully if contacted.” However, the university said it had “not received any requests for information” from law enforcement agencies. .
Temple's basketball team came under fire before a game against UAB last March, and the Owls went from a 1.5-point underdog to an 8-point underdog on game day.
The Owls would lose 100-72, but Miller had just eight points on 3-of-9 shooting and no assists.
The team also raised eyebrows when it lost to Tulsa, which was a 5.5-point favorite to win the championship.
They trailed 16-2 at the half and would lose the game by five points.
In his final season at Temple, Miller averaged 15.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.8 steals in 36.4 minutes per game.
The Owls went 12-19 in the regular season and advanced to the championship game of the AAC Tournament, where they lost to AUB.
