Justin Miller
Ht: 6'6" (198cm) Wt: 268lbs. (122kg) DOB: 12/2/1996
Hometown: Beaver Dam, Kentucky
College: University of Detroit-Mercy
Years Pro: Rookie
Justin Miller, a rising rookie from University of Detroit-Mercy, is an offensive force with a great touch around the basket and a knack for getting offensive rebounds.
While only at Detroit-Mercy for one season, Justin made a strong impact as he was second on the team in scoring (10.3 ppg) and rebounding (5.3 rpg). He was also third on the team, fourth in the league and 95th in the nation with a free throw percentage at 82.7%. He ranked in the top 15 in the Horizon League in rebounding in both total rebounds (5.3 rpg) and offensive rebounds (1.96 orpg). Justin has great footwork, patience and a strong basketball IQ. He is effective inside the post as well as creating action for his teammates on the outside.
Justin attended University of Louisiana-Lafayette for three years before transferring to Detroit-Mercy. During his final season, he recorded five double-doubles and scored a career-high 22 points on the road at Kansas.
Justin is the son of Cindy Miller and Martell Wimsah. He was raised with his two sisters in Beaver Dam, Kentucky. Justin led Owensboro High School to the 2015 Kentucky State Championship and was named the MVP of the Tournament after posting 16.5 points, 8.7 rebounds while shooting 65% from the floor.
He graduated with a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Detroit-Mercy in 2020.