In the midst of controversy, Brandon Miller (Alabama) releases the match of the year

NCAA – Cited and involved in a fatal shootout, the Crimson Tide winger distinguished himself with 41 points and the overtime victory basket against South Carolina (76-78).

Accused of having provided the weapon used in a shooting that occurred not far from the campus of the University of Alabama which caused the death of a young woman of 23 years, Brandon Miller was well on the floor this night against South Caroline. A few hours before the meeting, via a press release, his university had recalled that nothing prevented him from playing since the police consider him a witness, and not a suspect in this tragic story.

“The University of Alabama continues to cooperate fully with law enforcement in the ongoing investigation of this tragic situation. Based on all information we have received, Brandon Miller is not considered a suspect in this case, only a cooperative witness. »

A poisonous atmosphere

The “freshman”, expected in the Top 10 of the next Draft, in any case let off steam on USC with a historic performance at 41 points! Not content with getting the biggest performance of the season, he also marked the history of the University of Alabama with the highest total of points by a first-year player.

To complete it all, it was he who scored the lay-up to equalize at 68-68 with 4.1 seconds remaining, before being omnipresent in overtime, notably scoring his team’s last two baskets to allow him to s imposed 78-76, all in a hostile atmosphere punctuated by the “lock him up” and “guilty” from the public.

“He’s one of the most mentally strong kids I’ve ever coached”

said his coach, Nate Oats, in the wake of the meeting. “I’m not surprised he came ready to play and played well tonight. All that could have disturbed him, but Brandon answered present ”.