Alabama basketball star Brandon Miller connected to former teammate’s murder charge
By Mark Powell
Alabama men’s basketball is a shoe-in to receive a No. 1 seed in this year’s NCAA Tournament, but they have a much bigger issue on their hands involving star Brandon Miller.
Brandon Miller is expected to be a first-round selection in the 2023 NBA Draft, and is a potential All-American. On Tuesday, court records revealed that Miller allegedly provided the gun used to murder Jamea Harris on Jan. 15.
Miller’s former teammate, Darius Miles, has been indicted on capital murder charges for giving said gun to Michael Davis, who allegedly killed Harris. Miles has admitted in court records to giving the gun to Davis. We should note that the gun apparently did not belong to Miller, per his attorney.
Miller hasn’t been charged with a crime for bringing Miles the gun.
Alabama: Brandon Miller connected to former teammate’s murder charge
Alabama head coach Nate Oats claims the university was aware of this fact.
“It’s sad. We knew about that — can’t control everything anybody does outside of practice,” Oats said. “Nobody knew that was going to happen. College kids are out, Brandon hasn’t been in any type of trouble or is in any type of trouble in this case. Wrong spot at the wrong time.”
The following, per AL.com, alleges that Miles sent Miller a text asking the freshman to bring Miles’ gun to the eventual location of the shooting.
"“Miles texted Miller to bring his gun to where they were, according to police.When Miller got to the scene, Miles told Davis, “The heat is in the hat.” Det. Brandon Culpepper said that meant a gun was present.Miles added, “There’s one in the head.” That, Culpepper said, meant a round was in the chamber.Miles moved his girlfriend back to get her out of line of fire, Culpepper added.”"
Harris’ body was found in a car outside Bryant-Denny Stadium. Miles’ lawyers continue to declare his innocence, and they claim he “looks forward to his day in court.”