2023 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Miami Hurricanes Wing Jordan Miller
Earlier this week, AllHurricanes did a draft profile on Isaiah Wong, the four year Miami Hurricane who had all the eyes on him this past season.
However, his teammate playing alongside him is just now starting to get the respect from NBA scouts that Hurricane fans saw all season.
This of course is Jordan Miller, the former George Mason transfer who has developed his game the last two seasons in Miami to where he is now being considered in the NBA Draft.
Below you can find the breakdown of Miller's all-around game and what he might look like at the next level:
Jordan Miller - Miami (FL) - Wing
6 foot 4.5 inches / 191.6 lbs
Shades of: Naji Marshall, Bruce Brown, Dyson Daniels
Offensive Player Type: Jack of all trades
Defensive Player Type: Average Wing Defender
Draft Range: Mid-Late Second Rounder
Best Fits: Memphis, Milwaukee, Sacramento
Evaluation: While Wong was viewed by many as the clear best player for Miami, Miller was the engine that made this Miami team go. Whether he was forcing turnovers on defense or getting his teammates involved on offense, Miller's versatile skill set allowed Miami to play him in so many ways.
Despite measuring in at 6-foot-4-and-a-half, Miller plays a lot bigger than his size. He averaged 6.2 rebounds per game this season, and was constantly fighting contact down low. Similar to Wong, Miller won't blow you away with his athleticism or a quick first step, as his game is more fundamentally sound. Additionally, Miller's big weakness is his lack of a strong three point shot, which could lead to being a big part of how his career develops.
Strengths:
+ Plays bigger than his size, should allow for him to guard potentially three positions
+ Has good touch around the basket, has the strength as well to finish in contact
+ A great leader, was an integral part to Miami's run
+ High IQ player, takes and makes good shots
+ Has the ball handling to be a tertiary creator
+ Active in passing lanes, and plays the transition game well as a playmaker and scorer
Weaknesses:
- Three point shot is less than desirable for a wing in today's NBA
- Has average to below average athleticism
- Already 23 years old
- Outside of an improved jump shot, Miller has a rather low ceiling
Top Performances:
Versus North Carolina
24 points | 11 rebounds | 2 assists | 9/14 shooting
Elite 8 versus Texas
27 points | 7/7 shooting | 13/13 free throws | a steal and a block
Rookie Year Predictions:
Whatever team ends up with Miller will likely put him straight away in the G-League and focus on developing his three point shot. NBA spacing should allow for Miller to get more open looks, and unlocking the three point shot can take him far.
Similar to the projection for Wong, Miller probably won't see any NBA minutes unless injuries and other factors play a part. While he'll be 24 at the end of his rookie campaign, his already his floor as a player should allow for him to succeed at the G-League early on.
5 Year Projection:
It's hard to imagine given the success of Lonnie Walker and the fore mentioned Brown coming from coach Jim Larrañaga as key role players on contenders that Miller can't reach this point too. His all-around skillset should allow for him to stay on the court longer without any glaring liabilities in his game.
The ceiling for him would be having the Brown role he has with the Nuggets, someone who contributes beyond the box score. As he'll be 28 to start his fifth season, if Miller hasn't improved on his jumper he could very well be out of the NBA.
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