Fans heavily divided over Brandon Miller being allowed to play despite murder row: "So is he a 'shooting' guard?", "Sounds like Felony City baby!"

Brandon Miller allegedly brought the gun used in the murder of Jamea Jonae Harris last month. Even so, he's still reportedly expected to play against South Carolina on Tuesday night.

ESPN analyst Dick Vitale tweeted how displeased he is that Miller, a freshman who is considered one of the nation's top players, is still able to play.

Dick Vitale

@DickieV

I was SHOCKED by the comments of @AlabamaMBB Nate Oats yesterday but I am doubly SHOCKED that superstar Brandon MIller is scheduled to play tonight.Isn’t providing a gun to a teammate that was used in a murder a serious offense?

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I was SHOCKED by the comments of @AlabamaMBB Nate Oats yesterday but I am doubly SHOCKED that superstar Brandon MIller is scheduled to play tonight.Isn’t providing a gun to a teammate that was used in a murder a serious offense?

Fans shared their divided reactions to the story. We've gathered some of the best reactions.

Mark Nadeau

@oneeyed_malibu

@DickieV @AlabamaMBB Sounds like Felony City, baby!!

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@DickieV @AlabamaMBB Sounds like Felony City, baby!!

Yukon FTF

@YukonFTF

@DickieV @AlabamaMBB So is Brandon Miller a "shooting" guard?

@DickieV @AlabamaMBB So is Brandon Miller a "shooting" guard?

Leah Cross

@leahdcross

@DickieV @AlabamaMBB Normally it’s called being an accessory to a crime 🏻‍♀️

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@DickieV @AlabamaMBB Normally it’s called being an accessory to a crime 💁🏻‍♀️

Brad Frafjord

@loafObrad

@DickieV @AlabamaMBB Winning is more important in Alabama than doing the right thing

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@DickieV @AlabamaMBB Winning is more important in Alabama than doing the right thing

Jerry

@Jaydubya1234

@DickieV @AlabamaMBB I'm guessing it depends on how good of a player the person who supplied the gun is.

@DickieV @AlabamaMBB I'm guessing it depends on how good of a player the person who supplied the gun is.

Matt

@Matt90853408

@DickieV @AlabamaMBB Not if you’re in the sec apparently

@DickieV @AlabamaMBB Not if you’re in the sec apparently

Michael Andonisio

@mandonisio1

@DickieV @AlabamaMBB Apparently not if you are star player

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@DickieV @AlabamaMBB Apparently not if you are star player

MisterD

@misterderekv

@DickieV @AlabamaMBB Yet espn will air the game with no reservations

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@DickieV @AlabamaMBB Yet espn will air the game with no reservations

AlohaStylzz89

@AlohaStylzz89

@DickieV @AlabamaMBB Not if ur a million dollar asset owned by a billion dollar corporation

@DickieV @AlabamaMBB Not if ur a million dollar asset owned by a billion dollar corporation

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Brian

@pghsportsfan126

@DickieV @AlabamaMBB What coaches will do to win games.

@DickieV @AlabamaMBB What coaches will do to win games.

Just a boy with a monkey on his shoulder

@SlowPeeps

@DickieV @AlabamaMBB Does that count as an assist? :/

@DickieV @AlabamaMBB Does that count as an assist? :/

Roscoe Sweetwater🇺🇸

@RoscoSweetwater

@DickieV @ClayTravis @AlabamaMBB Not at “win at all cost” Alabama.

@DickieV @ClayTravis @AlabamaMBB Not at “win at all cost” Alabama.

Luciano

@The_LukeB

@DickieV @AlabamaMBB Innocent or not, Miller should not be playing.

@DickieV @AlabamaMBB Innocent or not, Miller should not be playing.

Bessie Girven

@BessieGirven

@DickieV @AlabamaMBB Apparently not if your star athlete.

@DickieV @AlabamaMBB Apparently not if your star athlete.

Authorities are continuing to investigate the murder. Miller has not been charged with a crime.

The University of Alabama on Tuesday issued a statement saying that "Miller is not considered a suspect in this case, only a cooperative witness."

Tuscaloosa Chief Deputy District Attorney Paula Whitley told AL.com Tuesday that "there's nothing we could charge (Miller) with," ESPN reported.

Former Alabama basketball player Darius Miles and Michael Lynn Davis face capital murder charges, according to ESPN. The gun belonged to Miles, while Davis is allegedly the shooter. Miller's attorney, Jim Standridge, said Miller never touched the gun, which was in Miller's car, nor gave it to Miles, who then gave it to Davis.

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Brandon Miller's future in the NBA could be in jeopardy after his involvement with the recent murder case

Looking at major mock draft sites, Brandon Miller is expected to be drafted in the top five in June. His talent and knack for being a great player has given him a chance to pursue his NBA dreams. But that could be in jeopardy after his involvement with the murder of Harris.

Standing at 6-foot-9, many are amazed by how good Miller is on the basketball court. His length and skills have allowed him to be the focal point of Alabama's offense this season. The young prospect is shooting at a high clip as well, especially from deep. He's knocking down 42.9% of his shots from beyond the arc.

Alabama hasn't released a decision to not play him for the rest of the season. Miller can still play, but there are experts who have started calling out the college program in Alabama.

"The best player on a projected No. 1 seed was, at least loosely involved, in an incident that led to the death of a young woman, a young mother," CBS analyst Gary Parrish said. "I'm frankly shocked at the way the Alabama basketball program has handled this so far."

CBS Sports College Basketball 🏀

@CBSSportsCBB

"The best player on a projected No. 1 seed was, at least loosely involved, in an incident that led to the death of a young woman, a young mother. ... I'm frankly shocked at the way the Alabama basketball program has handled this so far."

—@GaryParrishCBS on Brandon Miller

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"The best player on a projected No. 1 seed was, at least loosely involved, in an incident that led to the death of a young woman, a young mother. ... I'm frankly shocked at the way the Alabama basketball program has handled this so far."

—@GaryParrishCBS on Brandon Miller https://t.co/tbmmwwbOHh

This could turn out to be bad for Miller as NBA teams could be hesitant to draft him in June. So far, he hasn't been charged with any crime.

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