Baba Miller
Cincinnati | Sr. | 6'11 - 208
Feb 7, 2004
7.77
Developmental Swing
Plus Forward
Point Forward
Upside
★★★★★★☆☆☆☆
Frame
★★★★★★★★☆☆
Feel
★★★★★★★☆☆☆
Versatility
★★★★★★★★★☆
Self Creation
★★★★★★☆☆☆☆
ITA
★★★★★★★★☆☆
Shooting
★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆
Touch
★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆
Facilitation
★★★★★★★☆☆☆
Ball Handling
★★★★★★☆☆☆☆
Interior Defense
★★★★★★★☆☆☆
Perimeter Defense
★★★★★★★★☆☆
Rebounding
★★★★★★★★☆☆
Motor
★★★★★★★★☆☆
Athleticism
★★★★★★★★☆☆
Baba Miller has been on my radar going on 5 years now as I once thought the 6'7/6'8 point forward would be an intriguing entry into the 2022-23 draft cycle. Fast forward to 2026 and now 6'11/7'0, Miller enters the league with a special toolkit, toggling between frontcourt positions while impacting the game in a variety of ways. His passing vision is arguably his most important trait, consistently making quick connective reads from the elbows, the short roll, or in transition. His defensive versatility offers a wide range of momentum based outcomes and he thrives when attacking closeouts, handling in space, and functioning as a secondary creator rather than a primary scorer. The question has never really been about talent...but more about consistency and a wavering physical assertiveness. After years of watching Miller, there is still moments I visually can still see him mentally growing into his body, causing many of his most impressive moments to be viewed more about projection/versatility instead of production/impact. Even though he'll be 23 during his rookie year, Miller's unique basketball makeup still leaves him with one of the more intriguing long-term projections among prospects, as long as the window still stays open for him.
PROS
- Prototype modern forward with exceptional size, length, and perimeter skill upside
- Advanced ball-handler for a player with his size
- High-level passer who consistently identifies weak-side opportunities on drives
- Soft touch around the basket translates to difficult finishes
- Effective help-side rim protector due to reach and timing
- Active rebounder who contributes on both ends of the floor
CONS
- Functional strength has yet to fully match his physical dimensions
- Offensive aggression fluctuates from game to game becoming overly deferential despite favorable matchups
- Year over year shot has been projection-based not productive-based
- More of a roaming defender not a matchup defender
- May be developing at a slow rate
2025-26 Stats
Points : 13.0
Rebounds : 10.3
Assists : 3.7
Steals : 0.7
Blocks : 1.2
Turnovers : 2.2
Minutes : 31.9
2PA : 7.4
3PA : 1.7
FTA : 4.8
2P% : 60.5%
3P% : 19.2% ( 18.6% )
FT% : 65.8%
USG % : 21.0%
TS% : 58.4%
RIM% : 69.9% ( 47.5% )
Paint% : 48.7% ( 27.1% )
Mid 2% : 42.1% ( 6.8% )
ATB 3% : 21.1% ( 13.6% )
Corner 3% : 14.3% ( 5.0% )
Height w/o shoes
6'10.50''
Wingspan
+3.25"
Max Vert
34.5''
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Variants
★★★★★
Scottie Barnes + Ben Simmons
★★★☆☆
Kyle Anderson
★☆☆☆☆
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