Emanuel Miller
Personal Information and Early Career Emanuel Miller is a Canadian professional basketball player, born on June 19, 2000, in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. Standing 201 cm tall and weighing approximately 98 kg, Miller predominantly plays as a Small Forward. His high school basketball journey began at Bill Crothers Secondary School. He later transferred to the prestigious La Lumiere School and, in his senior year, played for Prolific Prep. His talent led him to commit to Virginia Tech University in October 2018, rejecting offers from prominent universities such as Maryland and Minnesota. University Career (College Career) Miller’s college career was marked by transfers and constant evolution, demonstrating his adaptability across different high-level programs. Texas A&M Aggies and Virginia Tech Hokies Freshman: In his first season at Virginia Tech, Miller averaged 6.4 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. Sophomore: His production increased significantly, with averages of 16.2 points and 8.2 rebounds. TCU Horned Frogs After his sophomore season, Miller decided to transfer to Texas Christian University (TCU), citing a desire for a new beginning. Junior: He averaged 10.3 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. Senior: His averages were 12.3 points and 6.5 rebounds. Fifth and Final Year: In his final season, Miller reached the peak of his college career, averaging 15.8 points and 6.1 rebounds, which earned him a nomination for the Second-Team All-Big 12. Professional Career Although he was not selected in the 2024 NBA Draft, Miller quickly found his way to professional basketball. Summer League and Draft: After going undrafted in 2024, Miller signed with the Dallas Mavericks on July 12, 2024, joining the team for the Summer League. He was subsequently waived by the team on October 18. Texas Legends (G-League): On October 26, 2024, Miller joined the Texas Legends, the Dallas Mavericks’ G-League affiliate. Chicago / Windy City Bulls: He currently plays professionally for the Chicago Bulls in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and for the Windy City Bulls in the G-League, seeking to consolidate his position in the world’s premier basketball league. National Team Career Emanuel Miller has a history of success representing the Canadian National Team in international youth competitions. FIBA U19 World Cup (2017): He was part of the Canadian team that won the gold medal, averaging 1.6 points and 1.7 rebounds. FIBA U18 Americas Championship (2018): Miller was a fundamental part of the silver medal-winning team. His performance was remarkable, with averages of 17.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.2 steals. In the semifinal game against Puerto Rico, he demonstrated his scoring ability by recording 31 points and 14 rebounds. His story is a testament to persistence, starting in Canadian basketball and evolving through multiple university programs to reach the professional level in the NBA and G-League.
