Brandon Miller

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — A preliminary hearing in the capital murder trial of former Alabama basketball player Darius Miles and Michael Davis in the death of ...

The gun used in a deadly Tuscaloosa shootout involving Alabama men's basketball players in January was brought to where they were by freshman star Brandon ...

Lawyers for Miles and Davis are claiming self-defense in the shooting and asked that their clients be released on bond. According to police, Miller was asked to bring his gun to teammate Darius Miles and another man, Michael Lynn Davis, on Jan. Miles and Davis are facing capital murder charges after they allegedly opened fire at a car and “We knew about that — can’t control everything anybody does outside of practice. He played Saturday in a 108-59 win over Georgia, contributing 21 points. 2 Crimson Tide and a projected 2023 NBA Draft lottery pick, is not facing charges nor any team discipline.

Alabama basketball's Nate Oats said that Brandon Miller isn't "any trouble" following the Darius Miles murder case.

Miles and the other man involved in the incident were ultimately charged with capital murder. Wrong spot at the wrong time.” Alabama basketball head coach Nate Oats spoke out on Brandon Miller’s involvement in the murder case.

An officer testified Tuesday that Alabama freshman basketball standout Brandon Miller was involved to some degree in the shooting death of Jamea Harris in ...

[the shooting](https://www.foxnews.com/category/us/crime). [CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP](https://www.foxnews.com/apps-products?pid=AppArticleLink) Branden Culpepper](https://www.foxnews.com/category/us/crime/police-and-law-enforcement) said Crimson Tide freshman standout Brandon Miller brought a gun to the Tuscaloosa strip prior to the incident. [Alabama Crimson Tide](https://www.foxnews.com/category/sports/ncaa/alabama-crimson-tide) basketball player Darius Miles and 20-year-old Michael "Buzz" Davis for the alleged killing of Jamea Harris near the university’s campus in January. "While Darius has been accused of being involved with this tragedy, he maintains his innocence and looks forward to his day in court. The defense claims its clients should be released on bond, saying they shot in self-defense. Miller’s windshield was also said to be hit by gunfire in the shooting. Brandon hasn’t been in any type of trouble nor is he in any type of trouble in this case. "We know about that," he said in response to Miller’s alleged involvement. [pronounced dead](https://www.foxnews.com/category/entertainment/events/departed) in the vehicle. Tuscaloosa Police Capt. Wrong spot at the wrong time."

Miles and Michael Davis have been charged with capital murder in the death of Jamea Harris on Jan. 15. Miller hasn't been charged with a crime.

Alabama star freshman Brandon Miller brought his former teammate Darius Miles the gun that Miles allegedly used in a fatal shooting last month, police in ...

Miles' and Davis' attorneys requested the men be released on bond and claimed they shot in self-defense. Wrong spot at the wrong time." Alabama removed Miles from the team in January following the charge. Miles and another man, Michael Davis, were charged with capital murder in the death of Jamea Harris on Jan. [AL.com](http://AL.com) reported Tuesday that in a preliminary hearing, police said Miles texted Miller asking him to bring Miles' gun to where they were. Miller, projected to be a lottery pick in the NBA draft this June, is not facing any criminal charges.

New evidence produced in court indicates current UA basketball player Brandon Miller now appears to have been connected to the murder investigation of ...

In the hearing Tuesday morning Tuscaloosa police homicide investigator Brandon Culpepper was the first and primary witness. The official motive in the alleged shooting was not mentioned, although Miles’ attorney hinted her client felt ‘threatened.’ Later in the hearing, Miles and Davis argued for a bond for both suspects. One major development; evidence produced in court indicates current UA basketball player Brandon Miller now appears to have been connected to the crime. Prosecutors argued no bond for both men. Court documents show that Miles provided the weapon used in the murder.

Alabama star Brandon Miller allegedly provided the handgun that was used to kill a woman last month, according to police.

Prosecutors and defense lawyers presented diverging accounts of the shooting. The shooting occurred on the Strip, a business district of bars and restaurants that cater to students near the Tuscaloosa campus. "We knew about that," Oats said when asked about Miller allegedly bringing the gun to Miles. My prayers continue to go out to Jamea Harris's family." Our understanding is that they have all been fully truthful and cooperative. Wrong spot at the wrong time."

In the early morning hours of Jan. 15, a wild shootout erupted in front of a popular string of bars in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, just steps from Alabama's campus ...

The shooting led to capital murder charges against Miles, who was dismissed from the team. Another man, Michael Davis, was also charged with capital murder in ...

[Vanderbilt](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/VANDY/vanderbilt-commodores/) and played 37 minutes. Miller's windshield was hit twice by gunfire during the altercation, according to [police testimony cited by Al.com.](https://www.al.com/news/2023/02/darius-miles-texted-brandon-miller-to-bring-gun-used-to-kill-jamea-jonae-harris-police-testify.html) 2 Crimson Tide, who are [projected as](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/bracketology/) a No. "I thought it was important for me to clarify the unfortunate remarks I made earlier," Oats said in a statement. Miller is regarded as a likely lottery pick in the 2023 The shooting led to capital murder charges against Miles, who was dismissed from the team.

Alabama basketball star freshman Brandon Miller brought his then-teammate Darius Miles the gun that was used in a Jan. 15 fatal shooting of a 23-year-old ...

Miller is projected to be a lottery pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. According to the reports, Miles’ and Davis’ attorneys have asked that their clients be released on bond and claim they shot in self-defense. [Brandon Miller](https://theathletic.com/college-basketball/player/brandon-miller-brUywXwd60Mg0XyP/) brought his then-teammate Darius Miles the gun that was used in a Jan. The shooting occurred near the off-campus entertainment district called “The Strip” in Tuscaloosa, police said. Our understanding is that they have all been fully truthful and cooperative,” the statement read. Miles and another man have been [charged with capital murder](https://theathletic.com/4093996/2023/01/15/alabama-basketball-darius-miles-arrested/) in connection with the shooting.

A Tuscaloosa detective reportedly testified that Miller brought a gun to then-teammate Darius Miles, who handed it to a friend alleged to have killed a ...

Branden Culpepper reportedly told the court that Miles texted Miller and asked the latter to bring a gun belonging to Miles (via [tuscaloosanews.com](https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/news/2023/02/21/investigator-gun-in-shooting-was-exchanged-in-brandon-millers-car/69923674007/)). [WTUG](https://tide1009.com/ixp/993/p/police-say-darius-miles-handed-off-gun-used-in-deadly-shooting-in-brandon-millers-car/)) to have begun arguing with Harris’s boyfriend amid a scene of revelry in the early morning hours of Jan. [in Washington and Maryland](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/darius-miles-excites-again-in-st-charless-71-64-win-over-north-point/2019/01/11/6d303316-15dc-11e9-b6ad-9cfd62dbb0a8_story.html?itid=lk_inline_manual_19&itid=lk_inline_manual_27) before finishing at Florida’s IMG Academy, had seen little game action this season. … Brandon hasn’t been in any type of trouble, nor is he in any type of trouble in this case. Some analysts regard him as [a potential top-five pick](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/draft/mock-draft/) in this year’s NBA draft, should he choose to turn professional. He recently helped the Crimson Tide He was sidelined with an injury when the shooting occurred. After Miller arrived in his car, per Culpepper’s testimony, Miles and Davis got into the back seat. Wrong spot at the wrong time.” Investigators also reportedly placed another member of the team, freshman guard Jaden Bradley, at the scene. A 21-year-old junior forward who watched from the bench during a game earlier on the night of Jan. 14, Miles was quickly dismissed from the Crimson Tide program.

New evidence produced in court indicates current UA basketball player Brandon Miller now appears to have been connected to the murder investigation of ...

In the hearing Tuesday morning Tuscaloosa police homicide investigator Brandon Culpepper was the first and primary witness. The official motive in the alleged shooting was not mentioned, although Miles’ attorney hinted her client felt ‘threatened.’ Later in the hearing, Miles and Davis argued for a bond for both suspects. One major development; evidence produced in court indicates current UA basketball player Brandon Miller now appears to have been connected to the crime. I don’t know how much time transpired and I don’t know what Miller saw or what was going on but it’s a very close call in my mind. “It’s my understanding that Miles texted Miller to bring a gun and that he actually did bring a gun.

Initial testimonies in the capital murder trial for former Alabama basketball player Darius Miles and his friend Michael Davis began on Tuesday in Tuscaloosa.

The status of Miller and Bradley as members of Alabama’s basketball team should be the easiest one of them all to answer. Police also testified that the vehicles of Miller and Bradley were allegedly blocking the road where the Jeep was parked. The proximity of Miller and Bradley to the shooting death of Harris is well beyond that point. After separating, Miles later texted Miller to bring the gun belonging to Miles to their location. A national spotlight of the worst kind is about to focus itself upon Oats, the University of Alabama and the Tuscaloosa district attorney’s office. The dash cam of Miller’s car recorded some of the shooting. Alabama has the best basketball team in the country, and Miller is a player with the talent level of an NBA lottery pick. knew about the situation. The team closed practice with a prayer for the situation today, knowing that we had this trial today. According to testimony by law enforcement, it was Miller who retrieved the gun used in the alleged shooting, and it was Miller who transported the gun in his car. These are shocking details to a high-profile case that will remain with Alabama basketball for the rest of this season and beyond. That includes star basketball player Brandon Miller, unfortunately, no matter if he’s going to be charged by the Tuscaloosa district attorney or not.

Police say Miller brought a teammate the gun that was used in a Jan. 15 deadly shooting near campus.

The shooting occurred on the Strip, a district of bars and restaurants that caters to students near the Tuscaloosa campus. After court, Harris's mother told reporters that she was frustrated by the focus on basketball, when the shooting claimed the life of her daughter. A defense lawyer suggested during Tuesday's hearing that Miles was reacting defensively when he told Davis where the gun was located. "In no way did I intend to downplay the seriousness of this situation or the tragedy of that night. "This entire time I've tried to be thoughtful in my words relative to this tragic incident, and my statements came across poorly," he said in a statement. Like the wrong spot at the wrong time."

New evidence produced in court indicates current UA basketball player Brandon Miller now appears to have been connected to the murder investigation of ...

In the hearing Tuesday morning Tuscaloosa police homicide investigator Brandon Culpepper was the first and primary witness. The official motive in the alleged shooting was not mentioned, although Miles’ attorney hinted her client felt ‘threatened.’ Later in the hearing, Miles and Davis argued for a bond for both suspects. One major development; evidence produced in court indicates current UA basketball player Brandon Miller now appears to have been connected to the crime. I don’t know how much time transpired and I don’t know what Miller saw or what was going on but it’s a very close call in my mind. “It’s my understanding that Miles texted Miller to bring a gun and that he actually did bring a gun.

New evidence produced in court indicates current UA basketball player Brandon Miller now appears to have been connected to the murder investigation of ...

In the hearing Tuesday morning Tuscaloosa police homicide investigator Brandon Culpepper was the first and primary witness. The official motive in the alleged shooting was not mentioned, although Miles’ attorney hinted her client felt ‘threatened.’ Later in the hearing, Miles and Davis argued for a bond for both suspects. One major development; evidence produced in court indicates current UA basketball player Brandon Miller now appears to have been connected to the crime. I don’t know how much time transpired and I don’t know what Miller saw or what was going on but it’s a very close call in my mind. “It’s my understanding that Miles texted Miller to bring a gun and that he actually did bring a gun.

Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats released a statement after comments he made discussing Brandon Miller's connection to a fatal shooting case.

"Brandon hasn't been in any type of trouble, nor is he in any type of trouble on this case," Oats said Tuesday at about noon. Branden Culpepper of the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit testified Miles gave the gun to Davis while in the back seat of Miller's car. Davis was not affiliated with UA, according to an email from the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit. Wrong answer for Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats “We were informed by law enforcement of other student-athletes being in the vicinity, and law enforcement has repeatedly told us that no other student-athletes were suspects—they were witnesses only. “I thought it was important for me to clarify the unfortunate remarks I made earlier," Oats said in the statement.

Alabama basketball star Brandon Miller allegedly provided the gun that was used in a fatal shooting last month, according to police in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

"She has a five-year-old son that is still waiting for his mother to come home," DeCarla Heard told reporters. [ College Basketball](/stories/college-basketball/2023-ncaa-tournament-projections) Prosecutors and defense lawyers presented diverging accounts of the shooting. The shooting occurred on the Strip, a business district of bars and restaurants that cater to students near the Tuscaloosa campus. The 6-foot-9 Miller is the biggest star of the second-ranked Tide team that had its first AP Poll No. My prayers continue to go out to Jamea Harris' family." Our understanding is that they have all been fully truthful and cooperative. Like the wrong spot at the wrong time." "We knew about that," Oats said. The team closed practice with a prayer for the situation today, knowing that we had this trial today. He has started every game since the shooting. 15 shooting came during a preliminary hearing for Miles and Michael Davis, who face capital murder charges for the death of 23-year-old Jamea Jonae Harris.

Alabama freshman Brandon Miller is now being connected to the January shooting near the school's campus after police say he supplied the gun.

The shooting occurred on the Strip, a business district of bars and restaurants that cater to students near the Tuscaloosa campus. Prosecutors and defense lawyers presented diverging accounts of the shooting. The 6-foot-9 Miller is the biggest star of the second-ranked Tide team that had its first AP Poll No. The team closed practice with a prayer for the situation today, knowing that we had this trial today. Our understanding is that they have all been fully truthful and cooperative. My prayers continue to go out to Jamea Harris’s family.” Like the wrong spot at the wrong time.” 15 shooting came during a preliminary hearing for Miles and Michael Davis, who face capital murder charges for the death of 23-year-old Jamea Harris. He is projected to be an NBA Draft lottery pick. “We knew about that,” Oats said. “We’ve been fully cooperating with law enforcement the entire time. I mean, the whole situation is just sad.

Miller, an Alabama basketball star, allegedly brought Darius Miles the gun used to kill Jamea Jonae Harris, according to court testimony.

“It doesn’t take much to establish probable cause to charge someone in a criminal case.” “You’re not being a loyal friend by enabling the moment,’’ Town said. “With no witnesses, prosecutors struggle to prove a case ‘beyond a reasonable doubt.’” And it’s the law.” “You can’t just run a can opener around someone’s head and look in there and find intent,’’ Spina said. [AL.com](http://al.com/) why Miller was not charged, Tuscaloosa chief deputy D.A. “From what I know, intent, in this case, on the other hand, would have to be shown by circumstantial evidence. “Prosecutorial decisions are discretionary with law enforcement and prosecutors,’’ Spina added. “It doesn’t appear evidence exists that Miller knew that transferring the firearm was for an unlawful purpose, hindsight notwithstanding.” According to testimony and Harris’s family, Davis danced in front of Harris’ black Jeep and tried to get her phone number. Tuscaloosa police Detective Branden Culpepper testified in court on Tuesday that Miller brought the gun that was used in the shooting death of Jamea Jonae Harris. “Therefore, no (conspiracy or aiding and abetting) would apply,’’ Town added.

Alabama's men's basketball program thought it had left its ties to the January murder of Jamea Jonae Harris in the past when it dismissed Darius Miles.

And not realizing how awful he sounded in the moment, Oats had to send out a press release further “explaining” his actions. And if Miller’s alleged role in Harris’ murder proves true, I’m not sure how Alabama can trot him out on the hardwood to represent its team. Miles admitted to owning the gun in the shooting, but didn’t fire the weapon. Oats’ instinct is to protect his star player — Miller is a likely lottery pick in this year’s NBA Draft — went too far. Knowing questions on Miller were coming on Tuesday, given his attachment to the case being made public, Oats made things much worse for him, Miller and his program moving forward. Branden Culpepper, the detective who provided the testimony, said Miles told Davis where his gun was in Miller’s car.

The shooting led to capital murder charges against Miles, who was dismissed from the team. Another man, Michael Davis, was also charged with capital murder in ...

"I thought it was important for me to clarify the unfortunate remarks I made earlier," Oats said in a statement. Miller's windshield was hit twice by gunfire during the altercation, according to [police testimony cited by Al.com.](https://www.al.com/news/2023/02/darius-miles-texted-brandon-miller-to-bring-gun-used-to-kill-jamea-jonae-harris-police-testify.html) Davis in any way, and never knew that illegal activity involving the gun would occur." Moreover, he had no knowledge of any intent to use any weapon." Miller is regarded as a likely lottery pick in the 2023 The shooting led to capital murder charges against Miles, who was dismissed from the team.

Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne told ESPN that Miller walked through with the team in South Carolina ahead of Wednesday's 9 p.m. ET game. Tuscaloosa ...

Byrne told ESPN that Oats had not been briefed on the new information that emerged in the hearing, which led on Tuesday night to Oats clarifying what he called his "unfortunate remarks" earlier Tuesday. Brandon was already on his way to pick Darius up when he received the text message for him that was reported yesterday." He added that until the comments on Tuesday he'd been pleased with "Nate's empathy." Byrne added that Miles had wanted to be picked up for "close to an hour" before Miller made his way over and was "already almost there" when the text arrived. Standridge wrote that Miller never saw Miles' handgun and it was "concealed under some clothing in the back seat" of Miller's car. "All of the events described above are clearly captured on video," Standridge wrote. "Our role in a criminal investigation is to support law enforcement, not to conduct our own investigation and not to interfere with their efforts," Byrne said. He said the decision to allow Miller to play was made in consultation with university president Dr. Byrne told ESPN in an interview on the "College GameDay" podcast that Alabama learned some "new facts" in the past 48 hours, both from Tuesday's hearing and afterward. Miles admitted to providing the gun used in the shooting, according to investigators, but said Davis fired the weapon. Tuscaloosa detective Branden Culpepper testified Tuesday that Miller brought Darius Miles' gun to him on the night of the shooting death of 23-year-old Jamea Jonae Harris, after Miles asked him to do so via text message. "Based on all the information we have received, Brandon Miller is not considered a suspect in this case, only a cooperative witness.

The attorney's statement, in its entirety, reads as follows: As one of the attorneys for Brandon Miller, I want to provide additional facts on Brandon's behalf ...

Brandon did not block the jeep driven by Mr. Brandon subsequently arrived at the scene to pick up Mr. Without Brandon knowing any of this context, and as Brandon was already on the way to pick up Mr. Before Brandon arrived to pick up Mr. Brandon advised that he would be along later, and, approximately one hour later, Brandon began to leave the restaurant to pick up Mr. As one of the attorneys for Brandon Miller, I want to provide additional facts on Brandon’s behalf in response to misstatements in reporting yesterday regarding Brandon.

After Alabama star freshman basketball player Brandon Miller was revealed in court Tuesday to be at the scene of Jamea Harris' murder in Tuscaloosa last ...

The attorney stated that Miller “never got out of his vehicle or interacted with anyone in Ms. “That’s continued in the last 24 hours.” Miles brought his “legal handgun” and left it in Miller’s vehicle, the statement said, and Miller “never saw the handgun or handled it.” The attorney said his understanding was Miles concealed his gun under clothing in the back of Miller’s car. Stated Miller’s attorney: “Without Brandon knowing any of this context, and as Brandon was already on the way to pick up Mr. Brandon has been a fully cooperating witness and is not a suspect.” “Brandon did not block the jeep driven by Mr. “Brandon does not own a firearm and has never even handled a firearm,” the statement added. Davis retrieved the gun, according to court testimony, and approached Harris’ vehicle before firing. Miller drove his vehicle to the scene, and law enforcement testified in court Tuesday that Davis retrieved Miles’ weapon from Miller’s vehicle and fired the deadly shot. Brandon subsequently arrived at the scene to pick up Mr. That was also stated in court testimony Tuesday, which stated Miller dropped Miles off at Twelve25 Sports Bar but did not stay because the line was too long. Standridge’s statement said Miles asked Miller for a ride to the strip after Alabama’s Jan.

Alabama basketball star forward Brandon Miller remains an active member of the Crimson Tide basketball team, UA athletics announced in a statement Wednesday ...

“We were informed by law enforcement of other student-athletes being in the vicinity, and law enforcement has repeatedly told us that no other student-athletes were suspects—they were witnesses only. "Brandon hasn't been in any type of trouble, nor is he in any type of trouble on this case," Oats said. in any way, and never knew that illegal activity involving the gun would occur." "Based on all the information we have received, Brandon Miller is not considered a suspect in this case, only a cooperative witness. Based on all of the facts we have gathered, Brandon remains an active member of our team.” [during a preliminary hearing concerning the fatal shooting](https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/news/2023/02/21/investigator-gun-in-shooting-was-exchanged-in-brandon-millers-car/69923674007/) that resulted in the arrest of Darius Miles and Michael Davis, that Miller had brought the gun to the scene after Miles texted him.

Alabama star Brandon Miller will play in Wednesday night's game at South Carolina one day after Tuscaloosa police testified that the freshman forward ...

Miller is expected to declare for the NBA draft following the season. "Brandon never saw the handgun nor handled it," Standridge said in a statement. Miller brought the gun to Miles, who was dismissed from the program after his arrest. "Based on all the information we have received, Brandon Miller is not considered a suspect in this case, only a cooperative witness. The school said it looked further into the situation and cleared Miller to play in the Southeastern Conference game against the Gamecocks. Miller wasn't charged in the Jan.

Brandon Miller delivered a gun to what turned into a fatal shooting, but attorneys say that's not enough to prove intent.

Alabama athletics director Greg Byrne said Tuesday's court hearing revealed information the school did not previously know.

Brandon was already on his way to pick up Darius when he received the text message from him that was reported in the media yesterday. Added Byrne: “The new information that we learned yesterday is that there had been some text messages exchanged with Brandon and Darius. ... This was his normal media gathering and he had not been updated on his way into the press conference. And we were told early on they were not suspects. We were able to receive some information since then about the exchange that had not been out there publicly. Brandon has been a fully cooperating witness and is not a suspect.” That is when Miles’ text message to Miller and other details from the hearing began to be published by news outlets. About six hours later, Oats released a statement through the school calling his initial remarks “unfortunate” and saying his statements “came across poorly.” “Coach Oats had just come out of practice and did not have the information from the hearing when he was talking with the media directly after practice,” Byrne said. Our understanding is that they have all been fully truthful and cooperative.” Reporters were present for the Tuesday hearing from several local news outlets, but recording devices, phones, laptops and cameras were not allowed. That hearing had been initially

The attorney's statement, in its entirety, reads as follows: As one of the attorneys for Brandon Miller, I want to provide additional facts on Brandon's behalf ...

Brandon did not block the jeep driven by Mr. Brandon subsequently arrived at the scene to pick up Mr. Without Brandon knowing any of this context, and as Brandon was already on the way to pick up Mr. Before Brandon arrived to pick up Mr. Brandon advised that he would be along later, and, approximately one hour later, Brandon began to leave the restaurant to pick up Mr. As one of the attorneys for Brandon Miller, I want to provide additional facts on Brandon’s behalf in response to misstatements in reporting yesterday regarding Brandon.

Crimson Tide AD Greg Byrne said Miller remains in the lineup as new information ties him to a January shooting.

That's led to situations like this week where Tuesday's revelations from the hearing were also followed by a statement from Miller's lawyer on Wednesday, discussing the fact that Miles had been texting Miller for "close to an hour" asking for a ride home and Miller "was not involved in the collection of the weapon." Brandon never left his vehicle and was not involved in the collection of the weapon. So with clearance from the law and his school, Miller took to the court on Wednesday and turned in the best performance of his young career. It was a spot where Alabama did not have its best form defensively, but Miller continued to get the buckets needed to keep the Crimson Tide in the game. AL.com reported that the findings included Miller bringing the gun to the scene of the crime and receiving text messages from Miles referencing the weapon. [Alabama](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/BAMA/alabama-crimson-tide/) escaped an upset scare on the road from [South Carolina](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/SC/south-carolina-gamecocks/) with a 78-76 win in overtime thanks to a career-high 41 points from star freshman [Brandon Miller](/college-basketball/players/28954943/brandon-miller/) on Wednesday.

Brandon Miller's attorney released a statement Wednesday clarifying the events of Jan. 15 that connected the Alabama basketball star to the scene.

"Based on all the information we have received, Brandon Miller is not considered a suspect in this case, only a cooperative witness. As soon as he was notified that someone had been injured and the police wished to speak with him, he has fully cooperated with law enforcement’s investigation." Miles texted Brandon and asked him to bring him his firearm," Standridge said. "Brandon never saw the handgun nor handled it," Standridge said. 15 and brought the gun to the scene. in any way, and never knew that illegal activity involving the gun would occur."

Alabama basketball faced South Carolina on Wednesday, and Brandon Miller led the Crimson Tide to a win.

He also drove and scored the basket that gave Alabama the win in the final second of overtime. He scored 35 of Alabama's 68 points in regulation and had the basket that forced overtime. Miles, 21, and Davis, 20, who is not affiliated with the basketball program or university, are facing capital murder charges in the [shooting death of 23-year-old Jamea Jonae Harris.](https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/news/2023/01/16/university-of-alabama-basketball-player-darius-miles-charged-in-homicide/69810797007/) Miller couldn't get in a rhythm the first couple minutes, but then he started to show why he leads the SEC in scoring. 15 and brought the gun to the scene. The Crimson Tide often played without its usual energy and edge that has led to it being a top team, especially early in the game.

Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne joined ESPN's College Gameday Podcast with Rece Davis and Pete Thamel on Wednesday, just hours before the game. He stated ...

That's led to situations like this week where Tuesday's revelations from the hearing were also followed by a statement from Miller's lawyer on Wednesday, discussing the fact that Miles had been texting Miller for "close to an hour" asking for a ride home and Miller "was not involved in the collection of the weapon." Brandon never left his vehicle and was not involved in the collection of the weapon. So with clearance from the law and his school, Miller took to the court on Wednesday and turned in the best performance of his young career. It was a spot where Alabama did not have its best form defensively, but Miller continued to get the buckets needed to keep the Crimson Tide in the game. AL.com reported that the findings included Miller bringing the gun to the scene of the crime and receiving text messages from Miles referencing the weapon. [Alabama](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/BAMA/alabama-crimson-tide/) escaped an upset scare on the road from [South Carolina](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/SC/south-carolina-gamecocks/) with a 78-76 win in overtime thanks to a career-high 41 points from star freshman [Brandon Miller](/college-basketball/players/28954943/brandon-miller/) on Wednesday.

The projected NBA lottery pick scored a career-high 41 points after being allowed to play.

Amid the controversy surrounding a murder case, Brandon Miller was able to come up with a monster performance for Alabama basketball...

While most of his teammates struggled versus the Gamecocks, Brandon Miller took it upon himself to put Alabama basketball on his back in order to avoid what would have been a brutal defeat. 2 Crimson Tide to a [78-76](https://clutchpoints.com/college-basketball-odds-alabama-vs-south-carolina-prediction-pick-how-to-watch-2-22-2023) win in overtime against the South Carolina Gamecocks Wednesday night. If Alabama basketball was affected by the alleged role of Brandon Miller in the murder of Jamea Harris last month by Darius Miles, Miller was the last one to show it during the South Carolina game.

Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne joined ESPN's College Gameday Podcast with Rece Davis and Pete Thamel on Wednesday, just hours before the game. He stated ...

That's led to situations like this week where Tuesday's revelations from the hearing were also followed by a statement from Miller's lawyer on Wednesday, discussing the fact that Miles had been texting Miller for "close to an hour" asking for a ride home and Miller "was not involved in the collection of the weapon." Brandon never left his vehicle and was not involved in the collection of the weapon. So with clearance from the law and his school, Miller took to the court on Wednesday and turned in the best performance of his young career. It was a spot where Alabama did not have its best form defensively, but Miller continued to get the buckets needed to keep the Crimson Tide in the game. AL.com reported that the findings included Miller bringing the gun to the scene of the crime and receiving text messages from Miles referencing the weapon. [Alabama](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/BAMA/alabama-crimson-tide/) escaped an upset scare on the road from [South Carolina](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/SC/south-carolina-gamecocks/) with a 78-76 win in overtime thanks to a career-high 41 points from star freshman [Brandon Miller](/college-basketball/players/28954943/brandon-miller/) on Wednesday.

However, it'll forever be remembered as one of the most dominating performances in Alabama Crimson Tide basketball history, especially considering the ...

Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne provided details about the university's understanding of the Jan. 15 Tuscaloosa strip during an appearance on an ESPN ...

(Both Miles and Davis were denied bond in the killing of Jamea Jonae Harris.) The fact that both Miller and Bradley were cooperating with investigators and were not ruled suspects, Byrne told ESPN, were key pieces of information they received the morning after. What I felt is that Brandon needed to be treated fairly like any other student-athlete,” Byrne said. Alabama’s legal team has affirmed the facts it heard from Miller and his representatives with the police, Byrne said. “Rece, I think that’s a fair narrative that people can immediately go to and what I have tried to think about the entire time is, ‘Let’s do what we think is right. We have our different offices within the university that are at least aware of it. We have legal counsel involved for the university.

The University of Alabama said it looked further into the situation and cleared Miller to play in the Southeastern Conference game against the Gamecocks. Miller ...

"Brandon never saw the handgun nor handled it," Standridge said in a statement. The explosive situation comes with Alabama (24-4, 14-1 SEC) ranked second nationally and on track to get a No. "Based on all the information we have received, Brandon Miller is not considered a suspect in this case, only a cooperative witness. Miller brought the gun to Miles, who was dismissed from the program after his arrest. Miller wasn't charged in the Jan. The University of Alabama said it looked further into the situation and cleared Miller to play in the Southeastern Conference game against the Gamecocks.

Brandon Miller put up 41 points in the win over South Carolina. Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats explained the decision for Miller to play.

He said he didn't want to make an excuse for them. Wrong spot at the wrong time." Miles, 21, and Davis, 20, who is not affiliated with the basketball program or university, are facing capital murder charges in the [shooting death of 23-year-old Jamea Jonae Harris.](https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/news/2023/01/16/university-of-alabama-basketball-player-darius-miles-charged-in-homicide/69810797007/) Conversation between myself and the (school) president," Byrne said when asked about the process by which Miller's eligibility has been determined. 15 and brought the gun to the scene. He sunk six of seven 3-pointers for the Crimson Tide (24-4, 14-1 SEC) against the Gamecocks (10-18, 3-12).

Brandon Miller overcame an inhospitable reception to score the winning basket with 0.9 seconds left in overtime while pouring in a career-best 41 points to ...