Sat Nov 23 00:10:00 UTC 2024: ## Former Temple Basketball Star Hysier Miller Under Federal Investigation for Game Fixing
**Philadelphia, PA** – A federal investigation is underway into whether former Temple University men’s basketball player Hysier Miller engaged in betting on his own games and manipulated their outcomes, sources close to the investigation have revealed. Miller, the Owls’ leading scorer last season, was dismissed from Virginia Tech in October, where he had transferred after the season, due to the ongoing investigation.
The investigation was triggered by unusual betting activity surrounding a March 7th game between Temple and UAB. Sportsbooks reported significant and unusual line movements on the game, with the point spread shifting dramatically from UAB -2 to -8 before several books suspended betting entirely. This substantial shift, considered highly unusual in college basketball, especially late in the season, prompted alerts from sportsbooks to U.S. Integrity, a firm that monitors betting markets.
Bookmakers noted a pattern of large bets placed against Temple by the same individuals across multiple Owls games, often targeting both the game’s outcome and first-half point totals. In the UAB game, UAB won decisively, 100-72, despite Miller’s eight-point performance.
The NCAA has also launched its own inquiry, contacting individuals within the gambling industry to gather information. Both Temple University and Miller’s attorney have acknowledged the investigation, with the university stating its full cooperation and Miller’s attorney expressing confidence in his client’s ability to overcome the challenges ahead.
The FBI has declined to comment on the ongoing investigation, citing standard procedure. This case follows a recent NBA gambling scandal involving former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter, who pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge related to game manipulation. The investigation into Miller underscores growing concerns regarding the intersection of sports and gambling.
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