WATCH: Alabama vs. South Carolina briefly delayed due to fight in stands during Brandon Miller free throws

When Brandon Miller stepped to the free throw line in the first half against South Carolina, he was greeted with chants of “Lock him up” amid the controversy surrounding the Alabama program. But then, after he missed his second free throw, officials delayed the game due to a fight in the stands.

It was all part of a chaotic few moments early in the matchup. Miller missed the free throw and officials called a jump ball. Then, they delayed the inbound while security tended to a fight between a couple fans behind the basket at which Miler shot.

The situation cleared quickly, but it made for an interesting dynamic while it all unfolded.

Weird scene in South Carolina, as fans are chanting at Brandon Miller after a massive dunk while a fight breaks out in the stands and delays the game. pic.twitter.com/gvCoVngzJn

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South Carolina eventually jumped out to a lead over Alabama and built on it thanks to a half-court heave by Meechie Johnson at the halftime buzzer to make it a 35-31 Gamecocks advantage heading into the break. The game is filled with storylines, none bigger than the latest developments in the Darius Miles situation that involve Miller.

Police testimony on Tuesday revealed Miller received a text from Miles asking him to bring the gun to the scene of the shooting which killed Jamea Jonae Harris. The gun belonged to Miles, as previous court records said, and Miller’s attorney released a statement Wednesday sharing his side of the story. He didn’t know there was a gun in the car, and his attorney said he has cooperated with investigators from the beginning.

“Mr. Miles texted Brandon and asked him to bring his firearm,” a portion of the statement read. “Brandon subsequently arrived at the scene to pick up Mr. Miles. Brandon never got out of his vehicle or interacted with anyone in Ms. Harris’ party. He was never involved in a verbal altercation with Cedric Johnson or Mr. Davis.

“Brandon never touched the gun, was not involved with an exchange to Mr. Davis in any way, and never knew that illegal activity involving the gun would occur.”