Alabama Basketball’s Gun Culture Under Fire | Huntsville News

New revelations about Alabama basketball’s culture before the 2023 shooting reveal a disturbing pattern: player Darius Miles was known to carry a firearm, and this wasn’t hidden from teammates. The murder of Jamea Harris and the conviction of Michael Davis — a non-student friend of the team — have thrust former player Miles into legal limelight, while questions swirl around head coach Nate Oats’ responsibility. Testimony shows Brandon Miller knew Davis frequented the locker room, raising alarms about oversight. Oats later dismissed a transfer with guns in his car — signaling a reactive, not proactive, approach. At its core, this isn’t just about individual choices — it’s about whether a sports program can truly control its environment when weapons are involved.

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