Federal Investigation into Possible Game-Fixing by Former Temple Player

Federal authorities are currently investigating allegations that former men’s basketball player Hysier Miller may have engaged in betting on his own games and manipulated the outcomes, according to sources with direct knowledge of the situation. The investigation focuses on games Miller played while he was with Temple University, where previous betting activity drew attention due to unusual patterns.

Miller, who was Temple’s leading scorer in the previous season, transferred to Virginia Tech during the offseason. However, he was dismissed by the Hokies on October 23, 2024, following the federal investigation and an NCAA inquiry. The said dismissal was attributed to «circumstances prior to his enrollment at Virginia Tech,» according to the university.

In response to the allegations, Miller’s attorney, Jason P. Bologna, released a statement to ESPN, 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.» Temple spokesperson Steve Orbanek confirmed that the university is aware of «the deeply concerning allegations of sports wagering last season» and expressed the school’s commitment to cooperation should they be contacted by law enforcement.

Despite the severity of the situation, the NCAA declined to provide comments, and the FBI stated that they neither confirm nor deny the existence of any investigation. However, initial alerts regarding suspicious betting activity were raised by U.S. Integrity, a Las Vegas-based firm specializing in monitoring the betting market.

One specific game under scrutiny occurred on March 7, between Temple and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Bookmakers observed a significant and unusual movement in betting lines, with UAB being favored by 2 points in the morning, a number that later increased to 8 points by the afternoon, prompting sportsbooks to halt betting.

Thomas Gable, the sportsbook director at The Borgata in Atlantic City, commented that the line movement was unprecedented without knowledge of injuries or suspensions. This was corroborated by multiple bookmakers who also noted that the same bettors who placed bets against Temple in the UAB game frequently wagered on other games involving Temple with similar patterns.

Miller, whose performances were under suspicion, scored eight points during the game and committed three turnovers. Despite the allegations, Miller’s activities did not lead to any missed games last season. However, his transfer to Virginia Tech, a significant move for the team, was cut short due to the ongoing investigations.

This case is part of a broader trend of gambling investigations involving athletes, previously highlighted by the NBA’s ban on Jontay Porter for disclosing confidential information to aid bettors.