Los Angeles Clippers select Jordan Miller in 2023 NBA Draft
Miami guard Jordan Miller has a new home. The 6-foot-7 shooting guard has been drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers with the No. 48 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
Miller started his career at George Mason before transferring to Miami ahead of the 2021-22 season. With the Patriots, Miller was a three-year starter who averaged 13.0 points per game. As a junior, he earned a spot on the All-Atlantic 10 third team.
During his two years with the Hurricanes, Miller was a key starter for the program. This past season, he earned an All-ACC second team selection after averaging 15.3 points and 6.2 rebounds per game.
Miller’s Miami tenure overlapped with the two most successful seasons in program history. The Hurricanes made the Elite Eight for the first time ever in 2022. After winning the ACC regular season title, Miami returned to the Elite Eight in 2023 and then advanced to the Final Four for the first time ever.
Miller played high school basketball at Purcellville (Va.) Loudoun Valley. He was a member of the 2018 recruiting class.
What NBA Draft experts are saying about Jordan Miller
Jordan Miller was far from an NBA prospect when he first started playing college basketball but worked hard to turn himself into a potential NBA player.
“Miller is a reliable, two-way wing,” RotoWire’s evaluation of the former Miami guard said. “He’s incrementally demonstrated growth in his game through his on-ball decision-making. After averaging 1.1 assists and a 1.29 AST/TO ratio in 2021-22, Miller climbed to 2.7 assists per game and a 2.03 AST/TO ratio in 2022-23. Additionally, he jumped from 1.9 to 3.4 free-throw attempts per game in his fifth and final season. Miller concluded his campaign with averages of 15.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.6 steals/blocks per game while shooting 54.5% from the field and 78.4% from the free-throw line.”
His fit on an NBA team wouldn’t be as a star player but instead as a role player. But he still has some growing to occur in his game to help continue to make himself a well-rounded player.
“Miller profiles as a connective piece with a limited ceiling, but his do-it-all style as a small forward is a universal roster need,” RotoWire’s evaluation of his potential fit in the NBA read. “His knack for winning plays as a rebounder, clutch scorer and good wing defender forms a valuable foundation. Miller hit 35.2% of 2.5 3-point attempts per game this season, but he had never exceeded 33.3% in any campaign prior. Miller possesses a skinny frame, so bulking up, polishing his shot, or both, will be critical to carving out future roles.”