Brandon Jordan Miller was born on November 22, 2002, in Antioch, Alabama. He is a college basketball player in America. He plays for the University of Alabama basketball team (Alabama Crimson Tide) of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).
Brandon joined Cane Ridge High School in his hometown. He averaged 23.3 points, eight rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 2.6 blocks per game as a junior. Brandon was selected as the Tennesee Gatorade Player of the Year in his junior year.
During his senior year at school, he was honoured with the Tennessee Mr. Basketball Award. As a senior, he averaged 24.1 points, 8.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game. He represented his school in the McDonald’s All-American Game and Jordan Brand Classic.
Brandon Miller was considered one of the top players in the 2022 class. After graduating from Antioch, Brandon went to the University of Alabama on November 1, 2021. He started playing college basketball for the Alabama Crimson Tide men’s basketball team. He received the Southeastern Conference Player of the Week Award on November 21, 2022.
At the start of 2023, Brandon averaged 20.3 points and three rebounds. According to various online sources, it is reported that he would declare for the 2023 NBA draft and will be selected as one of the top three picks.
Brandon Miller's Defensive Skills
With a height of 6 feet 9 inches, Brandon is considered a good defender in Alabama. His 6 feet 11 inches wingspan helps him easily take the passes over opponents. Also, the larger wingspan allows him to snatch the rebounds over the shorter opponents.
Miller has the versatility to play different positions and even guard in multiple positions. He constantly shows his defensive skills during the matches. While playing at college, Brandon recorded a block in 24 out of 37 games. In March 2023, he set a career-best three rejections during Alabama’s match over the Auburn Tigers.
Also, in an interview, Miller said, “There’s more to the game than offence. When your shots are not falling, what can you do to help? I feel I would be able to help with my defense by diving on the floor for 50-50 balls, rebounding, taking charges and blocking shots.”
Therefore, Brandon is very good at handling the ball. His late-clock offense skills make him unique from his opponents.
FAQs
A. Brandon was born on November 22, 2002, in Antioch, Nashville, Tennessee, United States.
A. Brandon was one of the top players in the 2022 class.
A. Brandon Miller was born to his father, Darrell Miller.
A. Brandon is 6 feet 9 inches tall.
A. Brandon Miller went to Cane Ridge High School in Antioch, Tennessee.
