Jordan HammIt’s been a very tumultuous offseason for ASU guard Adam Miller.
According to head coach Bobby Hurley, Miller has had multiple hardships in his time transferring from LSU to Arizona State. Since it is his second transfer before earning a bachelor’s degree, Miller would need to sit out for the season per the NCAA.
The Sun Devils put in an eligibility waiver because of these hardships and the toll it took on Miller’s mental health. This was a process that dragged into the season before the guard’s waiver was denied by the NCAA this week.
Earlier on Wednesday, ASU guard Adam Miller shared now-deleted tweets talking about his mental health burden as he waits to hear back from the NCAA on his eligibility waiver.
Bobby Hurley addressed Miller’s current mental health state during his postgame availability: pic.twitter.com/DMQSG1czBM
— Jordan Hamm (@JordyHamm) December 7, 2023
But on Wednesday, a federal judge ruled that two-time transfers were able to play, at least for the next 14 days before a preliminary injuction is heard. If that decision holds, Miller should be eligible to play moving forward. If it is reversed, the guard would need to return to the sidelines and sit out the remainder of the year.
Bobby Hurley on Adam Miller’s perseverance & supporting him as he navigated the NCAA eligibility appeal process ⬇️
A federal judge ruled that two-time transfers were able to play – at least for the next 14 days – and Adam has decided he will take the court on Saturday with ASU. pic.twitter.com/58B08cbHXS
— Jordan Hamm (@JordyHamm) December 14, 2023
Technically, this decision does not necessarily impact Miller’s future eligibility because he has already used a redshirt year. Regardless, a year of eligibility will be used and he has three remaining years moving forward. This decision affects Miller’s ability to play this year, not the fact a year of eligibility is being used.
Bobby Hurley and Frankie Collins spoke on Miller’s return to the court, his impact on the court and how he has navigated his mental health going through this process.
