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Isaiah Miller Jr. (born November 9, 1998) is an American professional basketball player. He currently plays for the Austin Spurs in the NBA G League. Before turning pro, he played college basketball for the UNC Greensboro Spartans.

Early Life and High School Basketball

Isaiah Miller was born in Norfolk, Virginia. He grew up in Covington, Georgia. He first went to Eastside High School. Later, he moved to Newton High School for his senior year.

During his senior year, Miller was a star player. He scored about 20 points per game. He also grabbed six rebounds and made 3.1 steals per game. His team had an amazing record of 28 wins and only 2 losses. They also won the Region 8-AAAAAA championship. Miller was recognized as a top player in his region and county. He decided to play college basketball for UNC Greensboro in May 2017.

College Basketball Career

Freshman Year Success

As a freshman, Miller was a key player for the UNC Greensboro Spartans. He played in all 35 games. He was named to the Southern Conference All-Freshman team. He averaged 8.3 points and 1.4 steals per game. His steals ranked him 8th in the conference.

Becoming a Starter

In his second year, Miller became the team's starting point guard. He averaged 15.2 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. He also led the conference with 2.9 steals per game. He was named first-team All-SoCon. His 104 steals that season were the second most in his school's history. They were also among the most in NCAA Division I for the 2018–19 season.

Awards and Recognition

As a junior, Miller continued to excel. He was named first-team All-SoCon again. He also won the conference Defensive Player of the Year award. On top of that, he was named the Southern Conference Player of the Year. He averaged 17.8 points and 2.8 steals per game. After this great season, Miller thought about joining the 2020 NBA draft. However, he decided to return for his senior year.

In his senior season (2020–21), Miller was once again named the SoCon Player of the Year. He also won the Defensive Player of the Year award for the second time.

Professional Basketball Journey

Starting with the Iowa Wolves

After college, Isaiah Miller was not chosen in the 2021 NBA draft. He joined the Minnesota Timberwolves for the 2021 NBA Summer League. In September 2021, he signed with the Timberwolves. However, he was later waived before the season began. In October, he joined the Iowa Wolves as an affiliate player.

Playing for the Salt Lake City Stars

In May 2022, Miller was invited to a camp by the Utah Jazz. He then joined the Jazz Summer League team.

In August 2022, Miller signed with the Portland Trail Blazers. But he was waived before the season started. In October, he joined the Salt Lake City Stars. He played for the Stars until 2024.

Time in Rwanda with APR

On July 31, 2024, Miller signed with APR. This team plays in the Rwanda Basketball League and the Basketball Africa League. In August, APR won the first-ever Rwanda Basketball Cup. Miller was a huge part of this win, scoring 43 points in the final game.

On September 23, 2024, Miller and APR won the RBL championship. They beat the Patriots in Game 6 of the finals. Miller was named the RBL playoffs MVP for his outstanding performance.

Joining the Austin Spurs

On October 13, 2024, Miller signed with the San Antonio Spurs. He was waived two days later. On October 29, he joined the Austin Spurs. Unfortunately, on February 2, 2025, Miller suffered a torn right anterior cruciate ligament. This injury meant he would miss the rest of the 2024–25 season.

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