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In a shocking turn of events, former Temple University guard Hysier Miller has been implicated in a betting scandal involving his own team. The NCAA recently disclosed that Miller placed numerous wagers on Temple’s basketball games during his collegiate career, including some controversial bets against his team.
The NCAA’s investigation revealed that Miller engaged in 42 parlay bets, amounting to $473, during the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons. Disturbingly, three of those bets were made on Temple Owls games with outcomes not in favor of his own team. This revelation has sent ripples through the college sports community, raising questions about integrity and sportsmanship.
To execute these wagers, Miller reportedly used sportsbook accounts registered under other individuals’ names, a tactic that added layers of complexity to the situation. Despite the mounting evidence, Miller maintains that while he did place parlay bets on games involving Temple, he has no recollection of betting against his team.
Amidst the controversy, Jason P. Bologna, representing Miller, highlighted a crucial point: the NCAA’s investigation did not uncover any evidence of point shaving. This aspect provides some reassurance regarding the integrity of the games in question, even as the scandal continues to unfold.
Jason P. Bologna, Miller’s attorney, emphasized that the NCAA found no evidence of point shaving in its investigation.
“Hysier gave them full access to his cell phone and bank account, and he answered every question they asked him. He admitted to placing parlay bets, but he denied shaving points in any game, and the NCAA’s findings confirm that they accept Hysier was honest and cooperative with their investigation,” Bologna said.
Miller was not the only member of the Owls program to get implicated in illegal sports gambling. Former Temple special assistant coach Camren Wynter and graduate assistant Jaylen Bond were found to have bet on professional and collegiate sports. Neither was found to have bet on Temple games.
The NCAA announcement comes after nearly three dozen arrests, including current and former NBA players and coaches, as part of an FBI crackdown on sports fixing and other illegal gambling activities tied to organized crime.