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Isaiah Miller

Isaiah Miller Jr.(born November 9, 1998)[1]is an American professionalbasketballplayer for theAustin Spursof theNBA G League.He playedcollege basketballfor theUNC Greensboro Spartans.

Isaiah Miller
No. 0 – Austin Spurs
PositionPoint guard
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born(1997-11-09)November 9, 1997(age 27)
Newark, New Jersey,U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeUNC Greensboro(2017–2021)
NBA draft2021:undrafted
Playing career2021–present
Career history
2021–2022Iowa Wolves
2022–2024Salt Lake City Stars
2024APR
2024–presentAustin Spurs
Career highlights and awards
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Early life

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Miller was born inNewark, New Jerseybut grew up inCovington, Georgia.He attendedEastside High Schoolin Covington before transferring toNewton High Schoolbefore his senior year.[2]As a senior, Miller averaged 20 points, six rebounds and 3.1 steals per game in leading the team to a 28–2 record and Region 8-AAAAAA championship. He was named first team All-Region and All-County and honorable mention All-State. He committed toUNC Greensboroin May 2017.[3]

College career

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Miller served as a key reserve at point guard as a true freshman, playing in all 35 of the Spartans' games and was named to theSouthern ConferenceAll-Freshman team after averaging 8.3 points and 1.4 steals per game, which was 8th-best in the conference.[4]He became UNC Greensboro's starting point guard during his sophomore year and averaged 15.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.1 assists and conference-best 2.9 steals per game and was named first team All-SoCon.[5]His 104 steals were the second most in school history and in the NCAA Division I for the 2018–19 season.[6]As a junior, Miller was named first team All-SoCon, the conference Defensive Player of the Year and theSouthern Conference Player of the Year.[7]He averaged 17.8 points and 2.8 steals per game. Following the season, Miller entered the2020 NBA draftbut did not sign with an agent.[8]On July 22, he announced he was returning for his senior season.[9]

For the 2020–21 season, Miller repeated as the unanimous SoCon Player and Defensive Player of the Year.[10]

Professional career

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Iowa Wolves (2021–2022)

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After going undrafted in the 2021 NBA draft, Miller joined the Minnesota Timberwolves for the 2021 NBA Summer League and on September 20, 2021, he signed with the Timberwolves.[11]However, he was waived prior to the start of the season.[12]On October 26, he signed an Exhibit 10 contract with theIowa Wolvesas an affiliate player.[13]

Salt Lake City Stars (2022–2024)

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In May 2022, Miller was invited to participate in a free agent camp by theUtah Jazz.[14]He subsequently made the JazzSummer Leagueroster.[15]

On August 3, 2022, Miller signed an Exhibit 10 contract with thePortland Trail Blazers,[16]but was waived prior to the start of the season.[17]On October 23, he joined theSalt Lake City Stars.[18]

On October 21, 2023, Miller signed with Utah, but was waived the same day[19]and on October 30, he rejoined the Stars.[20]

APR (2024)

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On July 31, 2024, Miller signed withAPRof theRwanda Basketball Leagueand theBasketball Africa League.[21]In August, APR won the inauguralRwanda Basketball Cup,behind Miller's 43-point performance in the final againstREG.[22]

On September 23, 2024, Miller and APR won the RBL championship after they defeatedPatriotsin Game 6 of the finals. Miller was named the RBL playoffs MVP.[23]

Austin Spurs (2024–present)

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On October 13, 2024, Miller signed with theSan Antonio Spurs,but was waived two days later.[24]On October 29, he joined theAustin Spurs.[25]

Career statistics

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Legend
GP Games played GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
FG% Field goalpercentage 3P% 3-point field goalpercentage FT% Free throwpercentage
RPG Reboundsper game APG Assistsper game SPG Stealsper game
BPG Blocksper game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

College

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2017–18 UNC Greensboro 35 0 16.3 .544 .111 .623 3.1 1.5 1.4 .1 8.3
2018–19 UNC Greensboro 36 20 27.8 .513 .282 .556 4.5 2.1 2.9 .3 15.2
2019–20 UNC Greensboro 32 32 28.4 .423 .237 .537 5.0 3.1 2.8 .2 17.8
2020–21 UNC Greensboro 29 28 30.8 .463 .208 .624 6.8 4.0 2.6 .3 19.2
Career 132 80 25.6 .474 .241 .577 4.8 2.6 2.4 .2 14.9

References

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  1. ^"Isaiah Miller UNC Greensboro Spartans #1 - Guard".SBNation.com.RetrievedMarch 11,2020.
  2. ^"UNCG adds basketball transfer from Wichita State".Times-News.May 12, 2017.RetrievedMarch 6,2020.
  3. ^Stovall, Gabriel (May 7, 2017)."Newton's Isaiah Miller commits to UNC-Greensboro".The Covington News.RetrievedMarch 6,2020.
  4. ^Mills, Jeff."Jeff Mills: Isaiah Miller emerges as UNCG basketball adjusts to life after Francis Alonso".News & Record.RetrievedMarch 6,2020.
  5. ^Freeman, Tristan (23 July 2019)."UNC Greensboro Basketball: Isaiah Miller frontrunner for Southern POY in 2019-20".bustingbrackets.com.RetrievedMarch 6,2020.
  6. ^"Former Newton standout Isaiah Miller making big impact at UNC Greensboro".The Rockdale Citizen.December 17, 2019.RetrievedMarch 6,2020.
  7. ^"Isaiah Miller named SoCon Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year".The Rockdale Citizen.March 4, 2020.RetrievedMarch 6,2020.
  8. ^Mills, Jeff (April 3, 2020)."UNCG's Isaiah Miller enters NBA Draft".News & Record.RetrievedApril 5,2020.
  9. ^"UNCG's Isaiah Miller will return for senior basketball season".Winston-Salem Journal.July 22, 2020.RetrievedAugust 2,2020.
  10. ^"All-Southern Conference men's basketball teams announced"(Press release).Southern Conference.March 3, 2021.RetrievedMarch 3,2021.
  11. ^"TIMBERWOLVES SIGN BRIAN BOWEN II, MATT LEWIS, ISAIAH MILLER AND CHRIS SILVA".NBA.com.September 20, 2021.RetrievedSeptember 20,2021.
  12. ^"Timberwolves Waive Brian Bowen II, Matt Lewis, Isaiah Miller And Chris Silva".NBA.com.October 15, 2021.RetrievedOctober 17,2021.
  13. ^"Iowa Wolves Announce Training Camp Roster and Finalize Coaching Staff".OurSportsCentral.com.October 26, 2021.RetrievedNovember 2,2021.
  14. ^Coles, Joe (May 31, 2022)."Utah Jazz, looking to find players that can contribute at the end of the roster, hold free agent camp".Deseret News.RetrievedMay 31,2022.
  15. ^"Utah Jazz 2022 Salt Lake City Summer League Roster".NBA.com.RetrievedSeptember 10,2022.
  16. ^Hill, Arthur (August 3, 2022)."Trail Blazers Sign Isaiah Miller".HoopsRumors.com.RetrievedAugust 4,2022.
  17. ^"Trail Blazers Waive Isaiah Miller and Jared Rhoden".NBA.com.October 12, 2022.RetrievedOctober 16,2022.
  18. ^"Stars Announce 2022-23 Training Camp Roster".OurSportsCentral.com.October 23, 2022.RetrievedOctober 23,2022.
  19. ^Hundman, Gabby (October 21, 2023)."Utah Jazz Sign and Waive Isaiah Miller".NBA.com.RetrievedNovember 4,2023.
  20. ^"Stars Announce 2023-24 Training Camp Roster".OurSportsCentral.com.October 30, 2023.RetrievedNovember 4,2023.
  21. ^APR Basketball Club🏀🦁🇷🇼 [@APRBBC_Official] (July 31, 2024)."NEW TRADE ALERT: Isaiah Miller, a point guard from Salt Lake City Stars of the NBA G League, has joined us. The 25-year-old American will be available for selection tonight as we face REG"(Tweet).RetrievedJuly 31,2024– viaTwitter.
  22. ^Sikubwabo, Damas (August 10, 2024)."APR wins inaugural Rwanda basketball cup tournament".The New Times.RetrievedAugust 22,2024.
  23. ^Sikubwabo, Damas (September 23, 2024)."PHOTOS: APR see off Patriots in Game 6, win record 15th championship".The New Times.RetrievedSeptember 23,2024.
  24. ^Adams, Luke (October 15, 2024)."Spurs Sign, Waive Isaiah Miller".HoopsRumors.com.RetrievedOctober 15,2024.
  25. ^"Austin Spurs Announce 2024 Training Camp Roster".OurSportsCentral.com.October 29, 2024.RetrievedNovember 3,2024.
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