Alabama star delivered gun in shooting, police say

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — 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.

The ex-Alabama player Miles is accused of providing his gun to Davis, who fired it and killed Harris, prosecutors say.

Alabama coach Nate Oats told reporters 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.”

TUESDAY’S GAMES

NO. 14 KANSAS STATE 75 NO. 9 BAYLOR 65

Keyontae Johnson scored 25 points as the host Wildcats used a big second-half run to beat the Bears.

NO. 10 MARQUETTE 73 NO. 19 CREIGHTON 71

Tyler Kolek’s jump shot with 29 seconds left helped the Golden Eagles claim a huge win over the host Bluejays.

NO. 13 MIAMI 76 VIRGINIA TECH 70

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VILLANOVA 64, NO. 16 XAVIER 63

Justin Moore scored 25 points to give the Wildcats a win over the host Musketeers for their biggest victory under first-year coach Kyle Neptune.

WOMEN

ST. JOHN’S 69 NO. 4 CONNECTICUT 64

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NO. 7 MARYLAND 96 NO. 6 IOWA 68

Brinae Alexander scored 24 points as the Terrapins beat the visiting Hawkeyes.