Michael Derrell Miles Jr. (born August 24, 2002) is an American professional

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for the

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of the

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. He played

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Early life and high school career

Miles grew up playing basketball for the Texas Titans on the

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(AAU) circuit alongside

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. When Miles was in fourth grade, his AAU highlight videos drew national attention;

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labeled him "the elementary school

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." He attended Lancaster High School in

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. 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 ''

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'', as well as Class 5A Player of the Year. Miles committed to playing college basketball for

over offers from

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and

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, among other programs.

College career

On January 30, 2021, Miles recorded a freshman season-high 28 points and five assists in a 102–98 overtime loss to

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. As a freshman, he averaged 13.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game. Miles was named to the

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All-Freshman Team and earned All-Big 12 honorable mention. 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. On March 30, 2022, Miles declared for the

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, forgoing his remaining college eligibility. However, he later clarified that he did not hire an agent and is maintaining his college eligibility. On April 11, Miles withdrew from the draft and announced he would return to TCU for his junior season. He was named to the Second Team All-Big 12 as a junior.

Professional career

Texas Legends (2023–2024)

After going undrafted in the

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, Miles signed a two-way contract with the

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. However, he was waived on October 14. On October 29, he joined the

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

Iowa Wolves (2024)

On October 25, 2024, Miles joined the

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. However, he was waived on December 13.

Windy City Bulls (2024–present)

On December 27, 2024, Miles joined the

National team career

Miles represented the

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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.

Personal life

Miles is the son of Jeanee Miles.

Career statistics

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References

External links

TCU Horned Frogs bioUSA Basketball bio
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