Mike Miles Jr.

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Mike Miles
File:Mike Miles.jpg
Miles with TCU in 2021
No. 8 – Windy City Bulls
PositionPoint guard / Shooting guard
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (2002-08-24) August 24, 2002 (age 23)
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High schoolLancaster
(Lancaster, Texas)
CollegeTCU (2020–2023)
NBA draft2023: undrafted
Playing career2023–present
Career history
2023–2024Texas Legends
2024Iowa Wolves
2024–presentWindy City Bulls
Career highlights
  • 2× Second-team All-Big 12 (2022, 2023)
  • Big 12 All-Freshman Team (2021)
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Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing File:Flag of the United States.svg United States
FIBA Under-19 World Cup
Gold medal – first place 2021 Latvia Team

Michael Derrell Miles Jr. (born August 24, 2002) is an American professional basketball player for the Windy City Bulls of the NBA G League. He played college basketball at TCU.

Early life and high school career

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Miles grew up playing basketball for the Texas Titans on the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) circuit alongside Cade Cunningham.[1] When Miles was in fourth grade, his AAU highlight videos drew national attention; Yahoo Sports labeled him "the elementary school Allen Iverson."[2][3] He attended Lancaster High School in Lancaster, Texas.[4] As a junior, he averaged 18 points, 4.5 assists and 2.3 steals per game, leading his team to a 31–3 record. As a senior, Miles averaged 21.4 points, four rebounds, four assists and three steals per game, leading his team to a 36–1 record. He was named SportsDayHS All-Area Player of the Year by The Dallas Morning News, as well as Class 5A Player of the Year.[5][6] Miles committed to playing college basketball for TCU over offers from LSU, Oregon and Oklahoma State, among other programs.[7]

College career

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On January 30, 2021, Miles recorded a freshman season-high 28 points and five assists in a 102–98 overtime loss to Missouri.[8] As a freshman, he averaged 13.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game. Miles was named to the Big 12 All-Freshman Team and earned All-Big 12 honorable mention.[9] As a sophomore, he averaged 15.4 points, 3.8 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game. He was named to the Second Team All-Big 12 as a sophomore.[10] On March 30, 2022, Miles declared for the 2022 NBA draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility.[11] However, he later clarified that he did not hire an agent and is maintaining his college eligibility.[12] On April 11, Miles withdrew from the draft and announced he would return to TCU for his junior season.[13] He was named to the Second Team All-Big 12 as a junior.[14]

Professional career

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Texas Legends (2023–2024)

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After going undrafted in the 2023 NBA draft, Miles signed a two-way contract with the Dallas Mavericks.[15] However, he was waived on October 14.[16] On October 29, he joined the Texas Legends.[17]

On July 26, 2024, Miles signed with Greek club Aris Midea,[18] but parted ways with the team, citing personal reasons in August.

Iowa Wolves (2024)

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On October 25, 2024, Miles joined the Iowa Wolves.[19] However, he was waived on December 13.[20]

Windy City Bulls (2024–present)

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On December 27, 2024, Miles joined the Windy City Bulls.[21]

National team career

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Miles represented the United States at the 2021 FIBA Under-19 World Cup in Latvia. He averaged 9.1 points, 3.9 assists and 3.3 rebounds per game, helping his team win the gold medal.[22]

Personal life

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Miles is the son of Jeanee Miles.[23]

Career statistics

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Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

College

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2020–21 TCU 25 21 32.9 .413 .360 .827 3.5 3.1 1.0 .2 13.6
2021–22 TCU 31 31 33.4 .382 .295 .759 3.5 3.8 1.2 .2 15.4
2022–23 TCU 27 26 31.9 .497 .362 .749 2.7 2.7 1.2 .3 17.9
Career 83 78 32.7 .426 .334 .767 3.3 3.2 1.1 .2 15.6

References

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