Alabama Crimson Tide star Brandon Miller — the most effective gamers in school basketball this season — is foregoing the remainder of his time in Tuscaloosa and coming into the NBA Draft.
The 20-year-old freshman was a key half to Bama’s success in 2022-23 … averaging practically 19 factors, eight rebounds and two assists a recreation. The Tide had an early exit from the NCAA match, nonetheless … with Miller scoring simply 9 factors within the Sweet 16 loss to San Diego State.
Miller racked up a number of honors on account of his efficiency in his lone school season … together with SEC Player of the Year and first-team All-American.
Miller’s season was marred with controversy, nonetheless … after cops said he introduced ex-teammate Darius Miles his gun the evening it was allegedly used to kill Jamea Harris.
Miller was not charged with against the law, however Miles and his buddy, 20-year-old Michael Davis — the one really accused of pulling the set off — are each facing capital murder charges.
The NBA prospect’s legal professional has adamantly denied any wrongdoing … claiming Miller by no means touched the gun, was concerned in giving it to Miles, nor did he know something unlawful was going to go down that evening.
The incident is certain to be on the minds of NBA execs come draft day … however whatever the controversy, Miller is predicted to go as excessive as #2 total — after French phenom Victor Wembanyama, who’s been thought of a lock for the highest choose for months.