Recently, federal authorities have been closely focused on a Temple men's basketball player, believed to be at the core of suspicious betting activities during the team's game against UAB on March 7. This revelation has sent shockwaves through the basketball community. Former Owls guard Hysier Miller is now under investigation for potential betting on his own games and manipulating their outcomes, as reported by ESPN. Let's delve into the details of this investigation.

Unraveling the Mystery of Temple's Betting Scandal

Initial Investigation and Suspicious Betting Activity

It came as a surprise when it was revealed that Temple was under investigation. Even for those closely following the team, this news was either overlooked or forgotten. Sports Illustrated confirmed that the team's first meeting against UAB last season was flagged by U.S. Integrity for suspicious betting. At one casino, the line for the game shifted dramatically from UAB being a 1.5-point favorite at the start of the day to an eight-point favorite by mid-afternoon. Such a significant change without any injury-related cause raised eyebrows. Many sportsbooks even stopped taking bets on the game, and Temple failed to cover in a 100 - 72 loss. U.S. Integrity had been monitoring Temple games even before this incident, as reported by SI.

Alleged Involvement of Hysier Miller

The latest report from ESPN indicates that Hysier Miller is under federal investigation for point-shaving. The feds are looking into whether he bet on his own games and manipulated the results. Miller was Temple's leading scorer and playmaker last season, averaging 15.9 points per game and 4.0 assists. He also played an average of 36.4 minutes per game over 36 games. In the March 7 loss to UAB, he had eight points on 3 - of - 9 shooting. His attorney, Jason P. Bologna of Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney, issued a statement saying, "Hysier Miller has overcome more adversity in his 22 years than most people face in their lifetime. He will meet and overcome whatever obstacles lay ahead."

Impact on Miller's Career

Miller, a senior, transferred to Virginia Tech in the offseason but was dismissed by the team on Oct. 23 due to the federal investigation and NCAA inquiry. He never played a game for the Hokies, who stated that his dismissal was "due to circumstances prior to his enrollment at Virginia Tech." This setback has likely had a significant impact on his basketball career and future prospects.