Alabama coach: Miller patdown before Arkansas game ‘not appropriate’

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Brandon Miller and No. 2 Alabama eked out one other shut win in per week that has proved difficult on and off the court docket.

Miller scored 24 factors and Mark Sears made 7 of 8 free throws over the ultimate 1:04 to assist No. 2 Alabama safe an 86-83 victory over Arkansas on Saturday, following an additional time win at South Carolina on Wednesday.

Miller delivered his second straight large sport since police alleged in courtroom testimony that Miller introduced a gun to former teammate Darius Miles, who’s charged with capital homicide in a deadly capturing.

The week’s particulars solid a unique mild on Miller’s common pregame introduction, which is a Tide staffer giving him a patdown. That, coach Nate Oats stated, is over.

“I believe that’s one thing that’s been occurring all yr,” Oats stated to open his postgame information convention. “I don’t watch our introductions. I’m not concerned with them. I’m drawing up performs at the moment. Regardless, it’s not applicable. It’s been addressed, and I can guarantee you it positively won’t occur once more the rest of this yr.”

Miller acquired a hotter reception at residence than in South Carolina, the place he heard chants of “lock him up” and “responsible” a day after testimony in regards to the gun, which was allegedly utilized by one other man within the deadly capturing of 23-year-old Jamea Harris on Jan. 15.

Miller hasn’t been accused of or charged with any crime — or missed any enjoying time. Miller’s lawyer stated Miller by no means dealt with the gun and that it had been left in his again seat. Police additionally stated one other Alabama participant, guard Jaden Bradley, was on the scene. He began Saturday’s sport and didn’t rating.

No gamers have been made obtainable and Oats declined to reply questions on the capturing case.