Baba Miller’s commitment to Florida’s top international basketball outlook, he told ESPN Monday.
“I was able to see the actual family in Florida,” Miller said. “I saw a very close relationship between everyone. That was a big part of my decision.”
The 18-year-old, 6-foot-11 small forward from Spain is considered one of the top international prospects to commit to the college route in the 2022 class. He visited both schools with his father last week and chose Florida over Gonzaga. ..
“The style of play is in line with my abilities and the freedom that allows players to play in any position,” Miller said. “I love Florida culture. As soon as I got there, I could see the brotherhood they were on the team. They have a close relationship between the players and the coaches. I Loved the good atmosphere of the team. “
Miller, whose maternal grandparents are from England, grew up in Mallorca, the Mediterranean Sea, but from the age of 12, he spent his formation in the European power of Real Madrid. Last summer he won the prestigious Adidas Next Generation Tournament with Real Madrid and is arguably considered the best junior program for the delegation, with the Spanish U18 national team undefeated in the FIBA Europe Challenger. Helped to set a record and ended up as the second best scorer. He averaged 11.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.4 steals in 21 minutes, 64% from the range of 2 points and 50% in 3.
Miller spent most of the season with Real Madrid’s B team in the EBA league, averaging 11.3 points and 5.3 rebounds in 24 minutes, shooting 69% from the 2-point range and 35% at 3. In December, his COVID-19 outbreak made his 17-year-old EuroLeague debut in a match against CSKA Moscow.
“There was a moment in my career that I wanted to stay in Europe, but recently I wanted to go 100 percent to the United States, especially to improve physically and technically,” Miller said. I did. “Europe is a place to compete, not to develop. In the United States, if you don’t play, you’ll develop in practice and individual sessions. This is something you don’t normally do in Europe. It’s very to me. It’s a difficult decision. “
Miller grew up as a security guard, stood 6-2 at the age of 14, then slowed down to 6-11, but retained his surrounding skills. His size, combined with a wingspan of 7 feet 2 and an excellent 204-pound frame, and the fascinating ability to handle, pass, and shoot from the outside, brings outstanding versatility at both ends of the floor. It has great potential to grow into his body as it continues. Fill in.
Miller joined a team in Florida where a significant transition is taking place and lost six scholarship players from last season’s team, including freshmen NBA Draft early entrants. John Butler, A potential second round pick.Seminoles retained their top two scorers, guards Caleb Mills And wings Matthew ClevelandThe team, which finished 10-10 at the ACC and 17-14 overall, was unable to compete in the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2016.
In addition to Miller, Seminole is bringing in two talented tycoons with four stars. Cameron Cohen When Deante Green As part of the 2022 recruitment class and as a 4-star security guard Chandler Jackson.Darling Green from the Sharp Shooting Wing will be coming from the UCF via the NCAA Transfer Portal with two Ivy League defenders this year. Jaylan GaineyBrown center.
Miller will once again represent the Spanish national team at the U18 European Championship in Izmir, Turkey from late July to early August and will join Florida at the end of the tournament.
“Last year’s Spain national team was a great experience. We had great coach staff and great teammates. I played in my country and had a great time winning last year’s tournament.”
Jonathan Givony is an NBA Draft expert and founder and co-owner of DraftExpress.com, a private scouting and analytics service used by the NBA, NCAA, and international teams.
