Published on: November 21, 2025, 07:12h.
Updated on: November 21, 2025, 07:13h.
- Miller receives lifetime ban for wagering against Temple amidst broader gambling controversies
- NCAA finds no proof Miller engaged in point-shaving during disputed matches
- Other Temple personnel face penalties for separate sports-betting infractions
Hysier Miller, a former standout player for Temple University’s men’s basketball team, has faced a permanent ban from the NCAA for placing bets against his own team.
Miller’s case is part of a rising trend of basketball players caught up in gambling scandals.
Last year, the NBA was shaken when Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter was found to have intentionally underperformed in two games for a gambling syndicate based in New York.
Porter received a lifetime ban from the NBA and is now awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to wire fraud.
In April 2024, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former NBA player Damon Jones faced charges for using confidential injury information to sway bets on at least seven NBA games.
This case was linked to a Mafia-run scheme that involved former NBA players luring targets into rigged high-stakes poker games.
Miller’s Admissions
Miller admitted to placing 42 bets amounting to $473 on parlays involving 23 Temple games over two seasons, as confirmed by the NCAA.
Among these, three bets were against his own team, although he asserted he couldn’t recall making them. These options were part of parlays, not standalone bets.
At just 22, Miller led the Owls in scoring during the 2023–24 season before transferring to Virginia Tech, where he was subsequently dismissed due to reports of suspicious betting activities.
A specific game on March 7, where Temple faced UAB, drew attention from US Integrity when an unusual point spread movement occurred shortly before the game started.
No Evidence of Point-Shaving
Miller’s agent, Jason Bologna, emphasized that there was no substantiation of point-shaving during the games in which he placed bets against Temple.
“The main point to note is the NCAA found no evidence that Hysier Miller engaged in point-shaving,” Bologna stated.
The NCAA carried out a thorough investigation before arriving at this conclusion. Hysier cooperated fully, providing access to his phone and bank accounts, and answered all queries,” Bologna further added. “[…] The NCAA’s findings indicate they believe Hysier was honest and forthcoming in their investigation.”
Additionally, two staff members from Temple, special assistant coach Camren Wynter and graduate assistant Jaylen Bond, faced one-year show-cause penalties and suspensions for sports-betting infractions unrelated to Miller’s case.
Recently, the NCAA has been examining at least 30 current or former players for potential gambling infractions.