NBA Draft Scouting Report: Alabama's Brandon Miller
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Brandon Miller
Forward | Alabama
Height: 6'9” | Weight: 200 lbs
2023 Draft Age: 20.59
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Prospect Profile
Miller is already 20 years old, meaning he will be older than other one-and-done peers in this class. He will be 21 early in the 2023-24 season as a rookie, but has so much upside that it won't matter on draft night.
The Alabama freshman has great size as a combo forward that can play on the perimeter as a true wing or as a modern power forward. He’s the ideal build for the positionless NBA where versatility is key.
Despite being a tall forward, Miller has a very smooth jumper. He can hit jump shots moving off the bounce or in rhythm. He’s pretty good at generating his own shot, which will translate nicely given how isolation heavy the NBA is.
Miller thrives in the midrange, where he love to face up smaller defenders before making a move. His turnaround game is also effective, as he uses his height to elevate over defenders.
The Alabama freshman has the range to shoot from beyond the arc but and emerged as one of the best 3-point shooters in the country last season. Whether it was in rhythm or off the bounce, he showed the ability to make perimeter shots of all types. The mechanics and release are great and he has the size to shoot over nearly anyone.
Miller has really good vision for a forward. He can whip a one handed pass with accuracy across the court and has high-low potential playing alongside a big in the frontcourt. He’s also comfortable bringing the ball up the floor and working as a facilitator. Relative to his size and position, Miller has good handles.
He’s a strong finisher at the rim, where he often dunks with power. Miller is a pretty good athlete although he’s somewhat slim.
On the defensive end, he moves his feet really well. Miller is laterally quick for his size and uses his length to block shots. He should theoretically be able to guard multiple positions moving forward.
He’s was a former five-star recruit and one of the best wings in his high school class, but has emerged as the top wing prospect in the upcoming rookie class. The Alabama star won back-to-back Tennessee Gatorade Player of the Year awards and was best player in the state for years before making the college leap. His father, Darrell Miller, played tight end at Alabama, so he was a second-generation athlete in Tuscaloosa.
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Top Three Pick in 2023 NBA Draft.
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