A new star has emerged on the landscape of women’s college basketball — Kiyomi McMiller, an 18-year-old phenom from Rutgers University. Fans have been captivated by her electrifying play on the court.
McMiller dropped a dazzling performance on Saturday, recording her first double-double at the collegiate level with 25 points and 11 rebounds in Rutgers’s win over Georgia Southern.
Women’s Hoops Network shared a highlight clip of McMiller’s dominating display on X, which generated significant buzz among fans.
Here are some of the reactions:
"Allen Iverson if he was a woman type sh*t," one fan wrote.
"speed, passing, deep 3’s…she reminds me of," another fan wrote.
"She’s gunna go top 10 when it’s her time," a fan predicted.
"Hate she went to Rutgers but she ballin 🔥🔥👏🏾 them handles and shot creativity," said another fan.
Here are some more reactions:
"The womans game is in good hands for the next decade or so," one user tweeted.
"Her change of pace is crazy," another fan said, marveling at the young guard’s ability to shift gears quickly.
"She got the keys over there!" one user wrote.
Kiyomi McMiller joined the Scarlet Knights as a consensus five-star recruit in January this year. She played high school basketball for Life Center Academy in Burlington, New Jersey.
Kiyomi McMiller stats vs. Georgia Southern
Originally from Silver Spring, Maryland, Kiyomi McMiller is putting up eye-catching numbers so far in college, averaging 17.3 points, 3.3 assists and 2.4 rebounds per game through her first eight games.
The Scarlet Knights are 5-3 to start the season after their win over the Georgia Southern Eagles. McMiller scored 25 points on 10-18 shooting from the field and went 3-5 from beyond the arc on Saturday.
Kiyomi McMiller game by numbers vs. Georgia Southern
- 40 minutes played
- 25 points
- 11 rebounds
- 6 assists
- 1 steal
- 1 block
- 4 turnovers
- 10-18 FG
- 3-5 3PT
- 2-2 FT
"Kiyomi McMiller is one of the most exciting players I've ever seen play the game of basketball," Rutgers coach Coquese Washington said after signing her in April. "She is a walking highlight, and our fans are going to love watching her breathtaking performances in Jersey Mike's Arena."
McMiller has lived up to these expectations so far. The 5-foot-8 freshman ranks second in scoring for the Scarlet Knights and is making her case for the Big Ten Freshman of the Year awards.
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