Former Temple basketball player Hysier Miller is reportedly the subject of a federal investigation.
According to ESPN, Miller is being investigated for potentially betting on Temple games in which he played. Late last season, Temple games were flagged for unusual betting activity.
From ESPN:
Temple spokesman Steve Orbanek told ESPN the school is “aware of the deeply troubling allegations of sports betting last season.” He said the university “has not received any requests for information” from state or federal law enforcement, but “will cooperate fully if contacted.”
The NCAA declined to comment.
The FBI said in a statement that it would neither confirm nor deny the existence of any investigation.
In early March, US Integrity reported significant line movement prior to Temple’s game against UAB. The line moved five points in the Blazers’ favor, and they closed as a 7.5-point favorite. UAB easily covered the spread in a 100-72 win.
This flag from the gambling service came after it reportedly monitored Temple games for “a while.” In the Temple game before UAB played, the line quickly shifted in Tulsa’s favor. Tulsa beat Temple by five points in that contest.
Miller played three seasons at Temple and was the team’s leading scorer in 2023-24. The Owls went just 5-13 in conference play, but won four games in the AAC Tournament as part of a remarkable run led by Miller’s scoring explosion. The Owls defeated UTSA, SMU, Charlotte and Florida Atlantic to reach the AAC title game. There, the Owls lost again to UAB, 85-69, and failed to make the NCAA Tournament.
He left the program after the season and transferred to Virginia Tech. However, Miller left Virginia Tech on Oct. 23 before the start of the 2024-25 season.