Emanuel Miller (basketball) explained

Emanuel Miller
Position:Small forward / power forward
Height Ft:6
Height In:7
Weight Lbs:215
League:NBA
Team:Dallas Mavericks
Nationality:Canadian
Birth Date:19 June 2000
High School:
College:
  • Texas A&M (2019–2021)
  • TCU (2021–2024)
Draft Year:2024
Career Start:2024
Years1:–present
Team1:Dallas Mavericks
Highlights:
  • Second-team All-Big 12 (2024)

Emanuel Miller (born June 19, 2000) is a Canadian professional basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Texas A&M Aggies and the TCU Horned Frogs.

Early life and high school career

Miller began his high school career at Bill Crothers Secondary School. Prior to his junior season, he transferred to La Lumiere School.[1] Miller transferred to Prolific Prep for his senior season. In October 2018, he committed to Virginia Tech over offers from Maryland, Minnesota, and Buffalo.[2] After Buzz Williams accepted the head coaching position at Texas A&M, Miller followed him to play for the Aggies.[3]

College career

Miller averaged 6.4 points and 6.3 rebounds per game as a freshman.[4] On January 26, 2021, he scored a career-high 28 points in a 78–54 loss to South Carolina.[5] As a sophomore, Miller averaged 16.2 points and 8.2 rebounds per game. Following the season, he transferred to TCU, citing the desire of a fresh start.[6] Miller averaged 10.3 points and 6.2 rebounds per game in his junior season.[7] As a senior, he averaged 12.3 points and 6.5 rebounds per game.[8] In his final season, Miller averaged 15.8 points and 6.1 rebounds per game. He was named to the Second Team All-Big 12.[9]

National team career

Miller has represented Canada in several international competitions. In July 2017, he competed for the Canada team that won a gold medal at the FIBA U19 World Cup. Miller averaged 1.6 points and 1.7 rebounds per game.[10] In June 2018, he was a key piece for the Canada team that captured a silver medal at the FIBA U18 Americas Championship. Miller averaged 17.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 steals per game.[2] In the semifinal win against Puerto Rico, he posted 31 points and 14 rebounds.[11]

Professional career

After going undrafted in the 2024 NBA draft, Miller signed with the Dallas Mavericks on July 13, 2024.[12]

Career statistics

College

|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2019–20| style="text-align:left;"| Texas A&M| 30 || 25 || 24.6 || .404 || .143 || .617 || 6.3 || 0.9 || 0.7 || 0.1 || 6.4|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2020–21| style="text-align:left;"| Texas A&M| 17 || 13 || 31.6 || .571 || .000 || .817 || 8.2 || 1.4 || 0.8 || 0.1 || 16.2|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2021–22| style="text-align:left;"| TCU| 34 || 34 || 27.5 || .493 || .244 || .688 || 6.2 || 0.9 || 0.7 || 0.8 || 10.3|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2022–23| style="text-align:left;"| TCU| 32 || 31 || 29.8 || .505 || .392 || .652 || 6.5 || 1.7 || 0.9 || 0.9 || 12.3|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:left;"| 2023–24| style="text-align:left;"| TCU| 34 || 34 || 32.6 || .486 || .383 || .815 || 6.1 || 2.6 || 1.1 || 0.4 || 15.8|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career| 147 || 137 || 29.1 || .493 || .319 || .734 || 6.5 || 1.5 || 0.8 || 0.5 || 11.9

Personal life

Miller's younger brother Leonard[13] plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the NBA, by whom he was drafted in the second round of the 2023 NBA draft.[14]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: La Lumiere (Ind.) adds top five 2019 Canadian prospect Emanuel Miller . August 4, 2021 . . July 24, 2017.
  2. Web site: Evans . Corey . Rivals150 forward Emanuel Miller commits to Virginia Tech . . August 4, 2021 . October 18, 2018.
  3. News: Underwood . Hannah . 5 things to know about Texas A&M F Emanuel Miller, including his leadership on and off the court . August 4, 2021 . . January 11, 2021.
  4. News: K-State to Host Texas A&M in SEC/Big 12 Challenge . August 4, 2021 . KSAL . October 21, 2020.
  5. News: Lawson scores 30, leads South Carolina over Texas A&M 78-54 . August 4, 2021 . . . January 6, 2021.
  6. News: Brown . Travis . Former Texas A&M forward Emanuel Miller transferring to TCU . August 4, 2021 . . April 29, 2021.
  7. News: No. 14 TCU has stable roster and highest preseason ranking . July 14, 2024 . . . October 21, 2022.
  8. News: Johnson . Steven . Dallas Mavericks bringing in former TCU star Emanuel Miller for pre-NBA Draft workout . July 14, 2024 . . June 20, 2024.
  9. News: Girimonte . Nicholas . Likely NBA Draft Landing Spots for Emanuel Miller . July 14, 2024 . . June 23, 2024.
  10. News: Brown . Travis . Canadian Emanuel Miller beginning to shine for Aggie men. August 4, 2021 . . February 19, 2020.
  11. News: In the region: Basketball recruit Emanuel Miller picks Virginia Tech . August 4, 2021 . . October 18, 2018.
  12. Mike. Curtis. Mavs announce they’ve signed guard Jazian Gortman and forward Emanuel Miller. Both players will play for the team’s Summer League squad. Mavs SL coach Jared Dudley said today that Miller is one of the most physical players on the team.. 1811913501071540495. MikeACurtis2. July 13, 2024. July 13, 2024.
  13. Web site: Backus . Will . Leonard Miller, uncommitted prospect in 2022 class, declares for NBA Draft . . June 11, 2022 . April 23, 2022.
  14. Web site: Timberwolves Sign Leonard Miller . . 2023-07-09 . 2023-07-09 . NBA.com . NBA .