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2012 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Darius Miller
Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank. Send Paul an e-mail here: paulb05 AT hotmail DOT com. All other e-mail, including advertising and link proposals, send to: wpc112@gmail.com
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.
Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank. Send Paul an e-mail here: paulb05 AT hotmail DOT com. All other e-mail, including advertising and link proposals, send to: wpc112@gmail.com