Prospect Spotlight: Mikial Miller (2023)

<p>There’s a lot of talent in Indiana that coaches and fans will want to have on their radars. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1293406" first="Mikial" last="Miller"] </strong>is one of those talented prospects to be on the lookout for. Let’s take a closer look at <strong>Miller </strong>as a player and prospect. </p> <h2>NAME</h2> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1293406" first="Mikial" last="Miller"]</strong></p> <h2>GRADUATION YEAR</h2> <p>2023</p> <h2>HEIGHT</h2> <p>6’0"</p> <h2>POSITION</h2> <p>Combo Guard</p> <h2>SCHOOL</h2> <p>Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter</p> <h2>GRASSROOTS / AAU PROGRAM</h2> <p>JH1 Elite Indy 2023</p> <h2>STRENGTHS OF HIS GAME</h2> <p>Scoring - He can go 1 on 1 and score in the open floor. Does a nice job playing off his point guard when at the 2. </p> <p>Passing - Plays with his head up and sees the floor well. He isn’t afraid to pass up a good shot for a better one from a teammate. </p> <p>Defense - Can defend the entire length of the floor with athleticism. Can both swipe the ball with quick hands as well as step in the passing lanes with solid anticipation. He led his conference in steals this past high school season. </p> <p>Communication - He makes sure his teammates know where he is and that he knows where they’re going to be. Very effective chatter on the defensive end of the floor. </p> <p>Ball handling - Keeps the ball where it needs to be and does a nice job protecting it. </p> <h2>AREA FOR IMPROVEMENT</h2> <p>Shooting - Improving his range and consistency will make defenders step out more often, allowing him to turn back to his strength and attack the rim with more ease.</p> <h2>LONG TERM BASKETBALL GOALS</h2> <p>"Play at the next level, college ball here or overseas." - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1293406" first="Mikial" last="Miller"]</strong></p> <h2>WHAT HES LOOKING FOR IN A SCHOOL / PROGRAM AT THE NEXT LEVEL</h2> <p><b>"</b>Fast pace program , and great chemistry and leadership." - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1293406" first="Mikial" last="Miller"]</strong></p> <h2>FAVORITE CLASS IN SCHOOL</h2> <p><b>"</b>U.S. History because I love learning about society in the past." - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1293406" first="Mikial" last="Miller"]</strong></p> <h2>NOTES</h2> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1293406" first="Mikial" last="Miller"] </strong>is definitely a player to keep a close eye on as we move into the summer. If defense does indeed win championships, then this is a young man that would fit that narrative. <strong>Miller </strong>has strengths and upside on the offensive end. He could end up as a true 2 way difference maker at the next level. </p>