Former Temple basketball standout Hysier Miller sat for a long interview with the NCAA as it looked into concerns about unusual gambling activity, his lawyer said Friday amid reports a federal probe is now under way.
"Hysier Miller fully cooperated with the NCAA's investigation. He sat for a five-hour interview and answered every question the NCAA asked. He also produced every document the NCAA requested," lawyer Jason Bologna said in a statement. "Hysier did these things because he wanted to play basketball this season, and he is devastated that he cannot."
Miller, a three-year starter from South Philadelphia, transferred to Virginia Tech this spring. However, the Hokies released him last month due to what the program called "circumstances prior to his enrollment at Virginia Tech."
Bologna declined to confirm that a federal investigation had been opened, as did spokespeople for both the FBI and the U.S. Attorney's Office in Philadelphia. ESPN, citing unnamed sources, reported Thursday that authorities were investigating whether Miller bet on games he played in at Temple, and whether he adjusted his performance accordingly.
"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," Bologna said.
