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

★☆☆☆☆

Jared Jeffries