2012 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Darius Miller

Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
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2012 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Darius Miller

Position: Small Forward

Size: 6-8, 235

School: Kentucky, Senior

Strengths:

Versatility

Can guard multiple positions

Solid defender

Three-point range

Mid-range game

Catch-and-shoot ability

Uses his size to get into the lane

Can post up smaller defenders

Good passer

Consummate glue guy; knows his role

Decision-maker

Taken what is given to him

Underrated athlete

Weaknesses:

Streaky shooter

Dribble-drive ability

Ball handling

Speed/quickness

Summary: Darius Miller has been overshadowed throughout his entire career due to all the one-and-dones who have been in Lexington. During his time at Kentucky, though, he has been an underrated player and adapted to any role that he has been asked to play. I think some team could take him late in the first round and hope he can play a role off the bench. Most draft experts target him as a second-round pick, but I really like what he offers with his versatility on both ends of the floor.

Player Comparison: Shane Battier. I told you I was high on Miller. Picture Batter later in his career; a guy who defends a few different positions, knocks down open shots, plays hard and knows his role. I really believe Miller can be that type of player at the next level.

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Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
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