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Brandon Miller a Top 5 finalist for the Julius Erving Award

Julius Erving Award for best SF in college basketball announces top five finalists

After one of the most historic campaigns in Alabama Crimson Tide basketball history, Brandon Miller has been named a top 5 finalist for the Julius Erving Award which recognizes the best small forward in college basketball. The five-star freshman has been the best player in college basketball all season long and will likely wind up as a top-three pick in the 2023 NBA draft.

Julius Erving is one of the most respected players in the history of basketball and the NBA, so for Miller to be in his company is a massive honor. Miller has the body and frame of a forward, but can handle the ball and shoot like a guard, which makes him so lethal. The supporting cast of the Crimson Tide has complimented Miller all season long, and the team has grown incredibly unified.

Miller and the Crimson Tide will be back in action tomorrow as they start their March Madness run against Texas A&M Corpus-Christi. The game will be at 1:45 PM CST on CBS.

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Brandon Miller projected to be a lottery pick in 2023 NBA draft

Alabama’s Brandon Miller expected to be a lottery pick in 2023 NBA draft according to Bleacher Report

With wins over teams like Houston, North Carolina and Michigan State the Alabama Crimson Tide has frequently looked like the best team in college basketball. The Tide are currently ranked No. 2 in the country and have been fueled by the freshman phenom Brandon Miller.

Since the first game, Miller has flashed moments of brilliance and shown why he will eventually be an NBA lottery pick. Miller was the No. 14 overall recruit in the country in 2022 out of Antioch, TN, and has often received player comparisons to Kevin Durant for his lengthy frame and his long-range shooting ability.

In what will certainly be his only year in Tuscaloosa, Miller is averaging 19.5 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. He’s also shooting a remarkable 45.1% from three, which NBA scouts will love.

In Bleacher Report’s updated 2023 NBA mock draft, they predict that Miller will land with the Oklahoma City Thunder via the No. 8 selection in the draft. Oklahoma City has a very young roster and Miller will be given the time to grow into a star so I think this would be an outstanding landing spot for him.

Regardless of where he goes, Miller is almost certainly guaranteed to be a lottery pick. As the season goes on, Miller is only going to be more likely to climb up draft boards.

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