Police say Alabama star gave Miles gun
University of Alabama basketball star Brandon Miller brought a teammate the gun that was used in a fatal January shooting near campus, an investigator testified Tuesday.
Miller, a freshman standout, brought Darius Miles’ gun to him on the night of the shooting after Miles texted him and asked him to do so, Tuscaloosa Police investigator Brandon Culpepper testified, according to news outlets.
The allegation of Miller’s involvement on the night of the Jan. 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.
Former Tide player Miles is accused of providing his gun to Davis, who fired it and killed Harris, prosecutors say.
Alabama coach Nate Oats told reporters Tuesday the team has been aware that Miller allegedly brought Miles the gun, but the team’s leading scorer is not in “any type of trouble.” He has started every game since the shooting.
Miller was just in “the wrong spot at the wrong time,” Oats said, later clarifying what he termed his “unfortunate remarks” after receiving criticism on social media.
“We’ve known the situation,“Oats said in a news conference Tuesday. “We’ve been fully cooperating with law enforcement the entire time. I mean, the whole situation is just sad. The team closed practice with a prayer for the situation today, knowing that we had this trial today. You think of Jamea and her family.”
Women’s games
St. John’s 69, at No. 4 Connecticut 64: Danielle Patterson and Kadaja Bailey each scored 20 points and the Red Storm (20-7, 11-7 Big East) beat the Huskies (24-5, 16-2) for the first time in 11 years.
at No. 7 Maryland 96, No. 6 Iowa 68: Brinae Alexander scored a season-high 24 points and matched a career best with six three-pointers to help the Terrapins (23-5, 14-3 Big Ten) hand the Hawkeyes (22-6, 14-3) their worst loss of the season.
Men’s games
at Michigan State 80, No. 17 Indiana 65: Tyson Walker shook off a slow start to score 23 points and lifted the Spartans (17-10, 9-7 Big Ten) over the Hoosiers (19-9, 10-7) in their first home game since last week’s shootings on campus that killed three students and hospitalized five students. The victims, survivors and first responders were recognized with pregame remarks. There was also a moment of silence that was broken by the Michigan State band playing “MSU Shadows,” while coach Tom Izzo gazed into the crowd with tears welling.
No. 10 Marquette 73, at No. 19 Creighton 71: Tyler Kolek’s short jump shot gave the Golden Eagles (22-6, 14-3 Big East) the lead with 29 seconds left to edge the Bluejays (18-10, 12-5).
Villanova 64, at No. 16 Xavier 63: Justin Moore scored 25 points and the Wildcats (14-14, 8-9 Big East) edged the Musketeers (20-8, 12-5) for their biggest victory under first-year head coach Kyle Neptune.
at No. 25 Texas A&M 68, No. 11 Tennessee 63: Wade Taylor IV scored 25 points, including four free throws down the stretch, and the Aggies (21-7, 13-2 Southeastern Conference) beat the Volunteers (20-8, 9-6) for their sixth straight win.
at No. 14 Kansas State 75, No. 9 Baylor 65: Keyontae Johnson scored 25 points, Markquis Nowell added 14 points and 10 assists, and the Wildcats (21-7, 9-6 Big 12) topped the Bears (20-8, 9-6).