Alabama's Brandon Miller will enter 2023 NBA Draft after controversial season

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Alabama freshman star Brandon Miller will enter the 2023 NBA Draft after a superb season in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, filled with controversy. 

The player of the year and the newcomer of the year in the SEC told ESPN Thursday his first year at Alabama will be his last. 

Alabama forward Brandon Miller (24) is guarded by Maryland guard Jahmir Young (1) in the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., March 18, 2023.  (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Miller led all freshmen in scoring, averaging 18.8 points while leading Alabama to the SEC regular season and tournament title. 

Miller told ESPN he thanks "God, my family, my fans and all the coaches at the University of Alabama."

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It was a successful season for the Crimson Tide with Miller leading the way, though it was one in which Miller faced a great deal of public scrutiny. 

Miller was linked to the January shooting death of 23-year-old Jamea Jonae Harris after police testimony alleged he transported former teammate Darius Miles’ gun, which was allegedly used in the shooting. 

Miller’s attorney, Jim Standridge, released a statement in February clarifying that the freshman standout "never saw the handgun" belonging to Miles, who has since been charged with capital murder in the shooting death of Harris near the university’s campus in January.

Brandon Miller of the Alabama Crimson Tide against the Texas A and M Aggies during the first half in the SEC Championship at Bridgestone Arena March 12, 2023, in Nashville. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

"On January 14th, Brandon