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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    2012 NBA Mock Draft


    2013 NBA Mock Draft


    2012 NBA Draft Prospect Rankings


    2012 NBA Draft Scouting Reports








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