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Remember this? D. Miller gettin’ naaaaaaaaasty!
Most mock drafts have about five Kentucky players from last year’s team projected in the first round of June’s draft. The sixth draft eligible Cat, Darius Miller, has been teetering from late first round to early second, according to draft experts. Miller has a chance to prove he belongs in the first round when the NBA Draft combine is held on June 7th and 8th. So what are draft experts and NBA scouts saying about Miller? Here’s a look a couple of websites that have profiles on the Maysville, KY native:
Draft Express
-An often overlooked but highly-efficient and extremely valuable role-player for one of the nation’s best teams, Darius Miller has once again found himself surrounded by another group of potential one-and-doners in Lexington. He did gain some individual recognition this summer, earning the opportunity to play for Team USA at the World University Games and participate in the Kevin Durant Skills Academy, but he is averaging roughly 6 fewer minutes per-game than he did last season and has not seen his role expand in the slightest as a senior. Already showing promising role-player potential with his ability to spread the floor and score in a complementary role, Miller has flashed some offensive tools that he didn’t get to showcase as a fourth or fifth option alongside his talented teammates.
HoopsWorld
-Unselfish with the prototypical physical tools of an NBA small forward. Can shoot out to the NBA three. Improved ball handling skills.
College Hoops Update
-Underrated and highly effective on both ends of the floor, Miller can provide instant quality minutes and more upside than given credit for.
Wait, so why isn’t he in the first round again?
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June 2nd, 2012 at 9:32 pm
Miller-gasm!
June 2nd, 2012 at 9:49 pm
As the draft plays out & players come off the board, teams on the hot seat needs change, just ask Brandon Knight. Miller could be the last pick in the 1st round or the 1st pick in the second round, just depends on how the draft plays out.
June 2nd, 2012 at 10:09 pm
Hearing the tards will land Harrow and Va Tech transfer, Finney-Smith tomorrow. This will put them two over.
June 2nd, 2012 at 10:12 pm
I honestly think Miller is going to be a stud in the NBA. He has virtually NO ego, and can do everything that just about any other draftee can do. He just doesn’t showboat. I can’t see any slight that teams could give him. They might THINK that he doesn’t have certain intangibles, (killer instinct, scorer’s mentality, etc.) but I think they would be wrong. Kid can do it all. I really hope he gets picked up by a winner, and a team that will actually give him solid minutes…wouldn’t mind seeing him with another Cat or two either, of course…
He reminds me of a Joe Dumars/Scottie Pippen-kind of player. Softspoken, but ready when you call his number.
June 2nd, 2012 at 10:26 pm
I just want to see Miller get drafted.
June 2nd, 2012 at 10:29 pm
Super Troy, I concur. Darius is a bargain; he will live long in the NBA. He will represent. Did most folks think Tayshaun and or Rondo would live? Prince excelled; Rondo rules. You are correct: Darius Miller will be a great NBA player.
June 3rd, 2012 at 2:48 am
We love Darius,
But he is a little short and a little slow
for the NBA.
6′ 6″ won’t cut it, unless you are lightning quick.
June 3rd, 2012 at 3:04 am
Darius will always been a first round draft pick in my heart! Go get ‘em Miller!
June 3rd, 2012 at 8:31 am
Darius is now only 6’6″? When will he be 5’11″?
June 3rd, 2012 at 9:33 am
9) Darius is shorter than MKG who was listed 6′ 7″